A three-tier approach is presented: (i) fundamental dynamical concepts of climate processes, (ii) their mathematical formulation based on balance equations, and (iii) the necessary numerical techniques to solve these equations. This book showcases the global energy balance of the climate system and feedback processes that determine the climate sensitivity, initial-boundary value problems, energy transport in the climate system, large-scale ocean circulation and abrupt climate change.
Provides fundamental and classical problems of climate dynamics Showcases the global energy balance of the climate system
From the contents:
Introduction
Model Hierarchy and Simplified Climate Models
Describing Transports of Energy and Matter
Energy Transport in the Climate System and its Parameterisation
Initial Value and Boundary Value Problems
Large-scale Circulation in the Ocean
Large-scale Circulation in the Atmosphere
Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions
Multiple Equilibria in the Climate System
Index
This book showcases the global energy balance of the climate system and feedback processes that determine the climate sensitivity, inital-boundary value problems, energy transport in the climate system, large-scale ocean circulation and abrupt climate change.