The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth''s Climate: A Workshop Report
English
By (author): Committee on the Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences National Research Council Space Studies Board
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