The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate

On September 8-9, 2011, experts in solar physics, climate models, paleoclimatology, and atmospheric science assembled at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado for a workshop to consider the Sun's variability over time and potential Sun-climate connections.

While it does not provide findings, recommendations, or consensus on the current state of the science, The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate: A Workshop Report briefly introduces the primary topics discussed by presenters at the event. As context for these topics, the summary includes background information on the potential Sun-climate connection, the measurement record from space, and potential perturbations of climate due to long-term solar variability. This workshop report also summarizes some of the science questions explored by the participants as potential future research endeavors.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Overview
1 Background
2 Workshop Presentations
3 Panel Discussion
Appendixes
Appendix A: Statement of Task and Preliminary Workplan
Appendix B: Workshop Agenda and Participants
Appendix C: Abstracts Prepared by Workshop Speakers
Appendix D: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff
Appendix E: Acronyms and Terms