Variations of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation in control and transient simulations of the last millennium

The variability of the Atlantic meridional overturing circulation (AMOC) strength is investigated in control experiments and in transient simulations of up to the last millennium using the low-resolution Community Climate System Model version 3. In the transient simulations the AMOC exhibits enhance...

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Main Authors: D. Hofer, C. C. Raible, T. F. Stocker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-02-01
Series:Climate of the Past
Online Access:http://www.clim-past.net/7/133/2011/cp-7-133-2011.pdf