Climate models and modeling: an editorial essay

Editorial Commentary

Hans von Storch

Published Online: Jun 08 2010

DOI: 10.1002/wcc.12

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Abstract This article is categorized under: Climate Models and Modeling > Earth System Models

Sketches of (a) a real system, in which an infinite number of processes P_i (open circles) is present, and upon which an infinite number of external forces (arrows) act; (b) a modeled system, in which only a limited number of processes (open circles) and their interactions are represented, and in which the number of external forces is also limited (arrow). Parameterizations are indicated by solid lines crossing the dashed‐line border of the model.6.

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Sketch of the purposes of different climate models, in generating either practical knowledge to be used in social contexts or dynamical insight to further scientific knowledge.1.

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Hans von Storch was awarded the IMSC achievement award at the 11IMSC in Edinburgh, 2010

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