Stochastic models of the meridional overturning circulation: time scales and patterns of variability.
The global meridional overturning circulation (MOC) varies over a wide range of space and time scales in response to fluctuating 'weather' perturbations that may be modelled as stochastic forcing. This study reviews model studies of the effects of climate noise on decadal to centennial MOC variability, on transitions between the MOC regimes and on the dynamics of Dansgaard-Oeschger events characteristic of glacial periods.
Monahan
Adam H
AH
School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria, PO Box 3055 STN CSC, Vic. Canada BC V8W 3P6. monahana@uvic.ca
Alexander
Julie
J
Weaver
Andrew J
AJ