models of climate change Flashcards
What are general circulation models (GCM)?
Fundamental forces affecting the climate
Use of acquired knowledge to predict the future state of the climate, predicting long-term changes.
What are radiation transmission models?
Radiation transmission models are used to calculate radiation
intensity at all atmospheric pressure level (like from sun)
Determination of energy loss to the environment in different parts
of the atmosphere
energy exchange between different heights in
the atmosphere
What are chemical models of climate change?
Study of the consequences of individual reactions, their speed
What is IAM? What are they used for?
integrative assessment modules;
Include modules for emissions for energy use and land us
aim to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for tackling the complex, multi-dimensional challenges posed by climate change.
Why models of climate change are used?
to predict how climate will be developing in future