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Understanding the effects of anthropogenic aerosols on the Atlantic multidecadal variability
Understanding the effects of anthropogenic aerosols on the Atlantic multidecadal variability
The relative importance between external forcing and internal variability of the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV ) is the topic of an ongoing lively debate. Model simulations have been an invaluable tool for understanding AMV. However, there is a wide spread in the simulated mechanisms and also the response to external forcing, particularly to anthropogenic aerosols. The plan of this project is to first analyse and understand the drivers of AMV in the unforced, pre industrial control HaadGEM3 GC3.1 simulation, then perform a single forcing experiment with the same model to isolate and understand the effects of the forcing.
Why do you do what you do?
Why do you do what you do?
The AMV is an interesting phenomenon to study, firstly because of its effects on both North Atlantic weather and global climate conditions. Secondly, the AMV is sensitive to a lot of different climate variables and the interactions between them, which is helping me develop a holistic view of the whole climate system. A good understanding of internal variability and influences of anthropogenic forcing is also fundamental to understanding the large-scale impacts of humans on the world.
Passions
Passions
I have always liked exploring new places, being outdoors generally and running. I did a lot of fell running and orienteering.
Challenges
Challenges
I am not great at dealing with people, but as I have found out, science is a social activity, so it is something I have been trying to improve at.
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