PCMDI > WCRP CMIP3 Model Output > Diagnostic Subprojects

PI:	Joel Norris
Institution:	Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Abstract:
I will examine output from the AR4 global climate models to see if the models reproduce observed trends in surface solar radiation flux and cloud radiative forcing. This will be a good test for whether the models correctly simulate direct and indirect aerosol radiative forcing.
Publications:
Dwyer, J. G., J. R. Norris, and C. Ruckstuhl, 2010: Do climate models reproduce observed solar dimming and brightening over China and Japan?. J. Geophys. Res., 115, D00K08, 10.1029/2009JD012945. Abstract. Edit. Ruckstuhl, C., and J.R. Norris, 2009: How do aerosol histories affect solar “dimming” and “brightening” over Europe?: IPCC-AR4 models versus observations. J. Geophys. Res., 114, D00D04, doi:10.1029/2008JD011066. Abstract. Edit. Add Publication