Climate Change - Facts and uncertainties

  • G. Komen Climate Dynamics, Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht (IMAU), Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Internet:http://home.hetnet.nI/~g.j.komen. Email:g.j.komen@hetnet.nl
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S001677460002326X

Abstract

The Earth’ climate is a complex system consisting of the atmosphere, the ocean and the land surface. This system receives energy from the sun. Latitudinal variations in insolation and the rotation of the Earth lead to a complex turbulent geophysical flow which induces important transports of heat and mass. Part of the solar radiation is reflected, the rest is radiated as long wave radiation. The radiative balance is complicated by atmospheric water vapour and other trace gases, clouds, heat transport and other factors.

Published
2008-09-01
How to Cite
G. Komen. (2008). Climate Change - Facts and uncertainties. Netherlands Journal of Geosciences, 87, 197 - 199. https://doi.org/10.1017/S001677460002326X
Issue
Volume 87 - 2008
Section
Original Articles
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