Thermodynamics of climate change: generalized sensitivities

Using a recent theoretical approach, we study how global warming impacts the thermodynamics of the climate system by performing experiments with a simplified yet Earth-like climate model. The intensity of the Lorenz energy cycle, the Carnot efficiency, the material entropy production, and the degree...

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Main Authors: V. Lucarini, K. Fraedrich, F. Lunkeit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-10-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/9729/2010/acp-10-9729-2010.pdf