Climate Models
Kevin Trenberth
Former Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC
In this video, Kevin Trenberth provides a deep dive into climate models by outlining the importance of models and the approach to modelling. He also discusses Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, climate models and the challenges faced. Lastly, he discusses the difference between predictions and projections.
In this video, Kevin Trenberth provides a deep dive into climate models by outlining the importance of models and the approach to modelling. He also discusses Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, climate models and the challenges faced. Lastly, he discusses the difference between predictions and projections.
Climate Models
18 mins 57 secs
Climate models play an important role in helping scientists to understand and mitigate climate change. Climate models essentially developed as an extension of daily weather forecasting but on a much larger scale and timeframe. These models have become more accurate and are now vital in ensuring the right decisions are made to combat climate change.
Key learning objectives:
Understanding the standard approach to modelling using NWP models
Understand how climate models evolved with the origins of supercomputers
Understand the difference between predictions and projections
Kevin Trenberth
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