Monika Rhein

Prof. Dr. Monika Rhein
Institut für Umweltphysik
AG Ozeanographie
Universität Bremen
Otto-Hahn-Allee 1
28359 Bremen
Deutschland

 

 

The Bremen Observing System in the Subpolar North Atlantic

Dienstag, 09. Dezember 2014 2:00 pm, Hörsaal [R.B54], 91̽»¨, Westufer

 

Abstract: The subpolar North Atlantic reacts strongly to changes in the External atmospheric forcing. It is expected that global warming will cause significant changes in the circulation and the temperature and salinity features of water masses formed there. This in turn will lead to changes in heat and freshwater fluxes, with consequences for the climate and sea level in Western Europe. The subpolar North Atlantic also shows natural variability forced for instance by atmospheric modes like the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). This makes it difficult to detect trends and separate anthropogenic influence from natural fluctuations. Observed changes between phases of high and low NAO, however, resemble the changes predicted by climate models as a consequence of global warming. Thus, observations now are needed to develop the necessary understanding of the relevant processes. [PDF]

  • Vorsitzende:
    Prof. Dr. Sylvia Sander
    91̽»¨ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
    Wischhofstr. 1 - 3
    24148 Kiel
    Tel: +49 431 600-1420
    E-Mail: ssander(at)geomar.de

    Stellvertretende Vorsitzende:
    Dr. Martha Gledhill
    91̽»¨ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
    Wischhofstr. 1 - 3
    24148 Kiel
    Tel: +49 431 600-1293
    E-Mail: mgledhill(at)geomar.de

    Daniela Schmitt
    91̽»¨ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
    Wischhofstr. 1 - 3
    24148 Kiel
    Tel: +49 431 600-1682
    E-Mail: dschmitt(at)geomar.de

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