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NERC Reference : NE/C509366/1

Understanding uncertainty in simulations of THC-related rapid climate change.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor JM Gregory, University of Reading, Meteorology
Science Area:
Marine
Atmospheric
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Global Change
Science Topics:
Ocean Circulation
Ocean - Atmosphere Interact.
Climate & Climate Change
Abstract:
The main tools that are used for making projections of climate change in the coming century resulting from greenhouse-gas and other emissions are detailed coupled three-dimensional models of the atmosphere and ocean. However, such models give widely different results for some important aspects of climate change, thus limiting our ability to make practically useful projections. One such aspect is changes that may happen in the Atlantic Ocean thermohaline circulation, often referred to as the Gulf Stream. This circulation transports a great deal of heat northwards. If it weakened, future warming in Europe in particular could be reduced or possibly reversed. The spread of model results basically reflects limitations in current understanding of how the large-scale climate system operates. The aim of this project is to identify which are the most important aspects of that uncertainty by making comparisons of the responses simulated by a range of climate models. The results are intended to help improve the models by focusing attention on the aspects which require further theoretical or observational study.
Period of Award:
20 Jun 2005 - 19 Apr 2011
Value:
£274,332
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/C509366/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £274,332  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - EquipmentTotal - Indirect Costs
£171,752£12,328£5,849£5,397£79,006

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