The effect of model complexity on the stability of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) represents a key component of the climate system. Previous studies indicate the present-day configuration of the circulation is highly sensitive to freshwater forcing, and appears able to exhibit bistability whereby contrasting states of circula...

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Main Author: Myerscough, Richard
Published: University of Southampton 2009
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.507598