Date of Award
5-1-2024
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Aiguo Dai
Committee Members
Brian E. J. Rose, Mathias Vuille, Clara Deser, Patrick C. Taylor
Keywords
arctic amplification, arctic warming, climate change, climate feedback, oceanic heat release, sea ice loss
Subject Categories
Climate
Abstract
Arctic amplification (AA) refers to larger warming in the Northern high latitudes than the rest of the world under increased greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations. Many processes have been suggested to influence AA such as sea-ice loss, positive climate feedbacks, enhanced downwelling longwave (LW) radiation from increased water vapor and cloud cover, or enhanced poleward energy transport. However, many of these processes are coupled with each other and with Arctic warming, making it difficult to separate and quantify their individual contributions to Arctic warming and AA. This dissertation focuses on the roles of sea-ice loss, climate feedbacks, cloud property changes, and Arctic atmospheric energy convergence in driving Arctic warming and AA.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Matthew Todd, "The Role Of Climate Feedbacks, Poleward Energy Transport, And Clouds In Causing Arctic Amplification And Their Link To Sea-Ice Loss" (2024). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 3327.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/3327
