Remote and local effect of vertical warming structure in the polar region

Recently, the near-surface temperature in the Arctic region has been increasing at a faster rate than the global average. Also, many studies show the distinct vertical profile of Arctic warming is determined by various driving mechanisms. Here, we will show how polar warming of different vertical structure affects the climate responses locally as well as remotely. Understanding the influence of vertical warming profiles in the polar region on the mid latitude and tropical climate will not only improve our confidence in regional climate projection and contribute to reduce financial loss resulting from extreme weather events caused by polar warming. Therefore, the proposed research will provide new perspectives on remote interactions in the climate system, which are essential to understanding and mitigating regional effects in response to global warming.

Faculty Supervisor:

Timothy Merlis

Student:

Partner:

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment; Technology

University:

McGill University

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