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Observing and modeling changes in the Atlantic MOC
Author(s) -
Cunningham Stuart A.,
Marsh Robert
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
wiley interdisciplinary reviews: climate change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.678
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1757-7799
pISSN - 1757-7780
DOI - 10.1002/wcc.22
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , climatology , general circulation model , geology , thermohaline circulation , paleoclimatology , environmental science , climate change , oceanography , paleontology
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) is defined, and our present understanding of MOC driving mechanisms is summarized. Evidence for the changing MOC is reviewed, covering recent developments in observing and modeling the MOC, and the climatic consequences of MOC variability. On a timescale of the next 5‐10 years, further developments in MOC monitoring, modeling and prediction are both anticipated and recommended. In the context of what is presently known about the MOC, the evidence for a recent slowing trend is considered. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This article is categorized under: Paleoclimates and Current Trends > Paleoclimate