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January 23, 2011 |
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A Review of Energy Balance Models, Richard McGehee, School of Mathematics |
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Simple models of the balance between the energy from the sun and the energy reradiated into space explain some global features of the Earth's climate. |
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February 2, 2011 |
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A Finite Dimensional Model of Ice-Albedo Feedback, Richard McGehee, School of Mathematics |
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The standard infinite dimensional model of ice-albedo feedback can be approximated by a finite dimensional model exhibiting the same qualitative behavior. |
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February 16, 2011 |
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A Finite Dimensional Model of Ice-Albedo Feedback II, Richard McGehee, School of Mathematics |
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The standard infinite dimensional model of ice-albedo feedback can be approximated by a finite dimensional model exhibiting the same qualitative behavior. |
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February 23, 2011 |
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Peatlands: CH4 vs CO2, Samantha Oestreicher, School of Mathematics |
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The formation of peatlands involves simultaneously the production of methane and the sequestration of carbon. What is the net effect? |
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March 9, 2011 |
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Arctic Sea Ice Loss — A tipping point in Earth's Climate? Mary Silber, Northwestern University |
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Models of seasonal variations in the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice are discussed. |
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March 23, 2011 |
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Elements of Martian Climate, Juliann Leifeld, School of Mathematics |
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Evidence that the past Martian climate has been driven by large changes in the planet's obliquity is discussed. |
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April 13, 2011 |
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Glacial Cycles: the 100,000-Year Problem, Richard McGehee, School of Mathematics |
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Various approaches to explaining the change occurring one million years ago in the period of the glacial cycles will be discussed. |
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April 20, 2011 |
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Remarks on the Saltzman-Maasch Model of Glacial Cycles, Samantha Oestreicher, School of Mathematics |
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