The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate: A Workshop Report - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Space Studies Board; Committee On The Effects Of Solar Variability On Earth's Climate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309265649 ISBN 13: 9780309265645

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2012

Synopsis

On September 8-9, 2011, experts in solar physics, climate models, paleoclimatology, and atmospheric science assembled at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado for a workshop to consider the Sun's variability over time and potential Sun-climate connections.

While it does not provide findings, recommendations, or consensus on the current state of the science, The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate: A Workshop Report briefly introduces the primary topics discussed by presenters at the event. As context for these topics, the summary includes background information on the potential Sun-climate connection, the measurement record from space, and potential perturbations of climate due to long-term solar variability. This workshop report also summarizes some of the science questions explored by the participants as potential future research endeavors.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Overview
• 1 Background
• 2 Workshop Presentations
• 3 Panel Discussion
• Appendixes
• Appendix A: Statement of Task and Preliminary Workplan
• Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and Participants
• Appendix C: Abstracts Prepared by Workshop Speakers
• Appendix D: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff
• Appendix E: Acronyms and Terms

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309265649
• ISBN 13: 9780309265645
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70