Theme One: Solar Influence on Climate
Co-Chairs: Michael Lockwood and Lesley Gray
The aim of this project is to investigate the effects of solar variability on the climate of the lower and middle atmosphere. Variations in the solar spectral irradiance, as well as solar energetic particles and galactic cosmic rays, will be considered along with their impacts on the thermodynamic, dynamical, chemical, and microphysical structure of the atmosphere. Emphasis will be placed on the physical processes involved, and the study of paleoclimates will provide a historical context within the broader domain of extreme environments pertinent to the Sun-Earth system. The project will include an ongoing assessment of the state of the science in this area as it evolves.
News-Updates
July 17, 2004 -- Mike Lockwood's presentation on the science on the science plan for Theme 1 in Paris, France.
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July 23, 2005 -- Lesley Gray speaks on the progress of Theme 1 in Toulouse, France.
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CONTACT US:
CAWSES Office, Center for Space Physics, Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 USA;
Phone: 617/353-5990; FAX: 617/353-6463;