Climate Model
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The definitions below refer to Adaptation to Climate Change.
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Definitions
European Definitions
RESIN project
The RESIN project [1] gives the following definition:
A numerical representation of the climate system based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of its components, their interactions and feedback processes, and accounting for some of its known properties.[2]
Other International Definitions
UNISDR/IPCC
Climate model is a numerical representation of the climate system based on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of its components,their interactions and feedback processes, and accounting for all or some of its known properties. [3]
National Definitions
Germany
A climate model uses figures to describe a climate system. depending on its complexity, it may include a larger or smaller number of physical, chemical and biological attributes. [4]
It calculates interactions and feedback processes – for example the relationship between temperature, marine currents and ice formation. Interactive climate models are used to understand the influence of different factors, simulate changes and create forecasts.
United States
AMS
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
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Notes
- ↑ http://www.resin-cities.eu/
- ↑ Mach, K.J., S. Planton and C. von Stechow (eds.). Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Annex II: Glossary. [Core Writing Team, R.K. Pachauri and L.A. Meyer (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland, pp. 117-130.
- ↑ IPCC Glossary
- ↑ Combating Climate Change: The German Adaptation Strategy
- ↑ American Meteorological Society (AMS) - glossary
