: Y. Calisesi, R. -M. Bonnet, L. Gray, J. Langen, M. Lockwood
: Y. Calisesi, R.-M. Bonnet, L. Gray, J. Langen, M. Lockwood
: Solar Variability and Planetary Climates
: Springer-Verlag
: 9780387483412
: 1
: CHF 132.70
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: Astronomie
: English
: 474
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This book provides an updated overview of the processes determining the influence of solar forcing on climate. It discusses in particular the most recent developments regarding the role of aerosols in the climate system and the new insights that could be gained from the investigation of terrestrial climate analogues. The book's structure mirrors that of the ISSI workshop held in Bern in June 2005.
TABLE OF CONTENTS7
FOREWORD12
INTRODUCTION15
1. Background15
2. Solar Irradiance17
3. Observations of Solar Influence on the Atmosphere18
4. Atmospheric Dynamics and Modelling19
5. Clouds and Aerosols20
6. Conclusions21
References22
ASSESSING SOLAR VARIABILITY26
1. Introduction26
2. A Controversial Issue27
3. Measuring Solar Variability28
4. Reconstructing Solar Variability30
5. Conclusion32
References33
SOLAR VARIABILITY OF POSSIBLE RELEVANCE FOR PLANETARY CLIMATES34
1. Introduction34
2. Short-Term Total Solar Irradiance Variations35
3. Short-Term Solar Spectral Irradiance Variations37
4. Longer-Term Solar Variations38
5. Solar Variability Over Millenia43
6. Summary and Outlook43
Acknowledgements44
References44
MEASUREMENT OF TOTAL AND SPECTRAL SOLAR IRRADIANCE47
1. Introduction47
2. Measurement of Solar Irradiance48
3. Today s Measurement and Prospects for the Future54