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Book SynopsisThe Earth's climate system depends entirely on the Sun for its energy. Solar radiation warms the atmosphere and is fundamental to atmospheric composition, while the distribution of solar heating across the planet produces global wind patterns and contributes to the formation of clouds, storms, and rainfall. The Sun's Influence on Climate provides a
Trade Review"Increasing understanding of how the sun affects climate will deepen human understanding of future trajectories of climate change."--Choice
Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 2 The Earth's Climate System 12 3 The Sun 40 4 Solar Radiation at the Earth 66 5 Solar Variability 92 6 Solar Signals in Surface Climate 109 7 Solar Influence through the Atmosphere 129 8 Space Weather 154 9 Summary 166 Appendix: Detection of Solar Signals in Climate and Weather Records 171 Glossary 175 Suggestions for Further Reading 185 Bibliography 189 Index 199
