Numerical Modeling Experiments
The polar regions of the earth are generally regions of net radiative energy deficit and maintain their climatic equilibrium by the receipt of energy transported from lower latitudes. However, the climate of the polar regions is itself largely determined by the global circulation pattern, and it is...
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1974
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| Summary: | The polar regions of the earth are generally regions of net radiative energy deficit and maintain their climatic equilibrium by the receipt of energy transported from lower latitudes. However, the climate of the polar regions is itself largely determined by the global circulation pattern, and it is therefore difficult to separate the polar atmosphere from the remainder of the atmosphere. One may envision a hierarchy of numerical experiments, culminating in the design of improved global numerical models in which the role of the polar regions may be made clear. This report discusses the design and interpretation of numerical modeling experiments that illuminate those physical processes important in the arctic regions. The corresponding antarctic problems will be considered in later reports concerning POLEX-South. Prepared for the Joint U.S. POLEX Panel to the U.S. Committee for the Global Atmospheric Research Program (GARP). Originally appeared as p80-95 of the report: U.S. Contribution to the Polar Experiment (POLEX), Pt. 1: POLEX-GARP (North), National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., 1974). Previously announced as N75-13564. |
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