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Scientists in the Division of Ocean and Climate Physics (OCP) delve into the mysteries of Earth's climate in order to document its change and to build an understanding of its controlling forces. Climate change is a crucial factor that has influenced human history over the ages. Therefore, reliable prediction is vital both to humankind's future and to the well-being of the planet. > more
Ocean Carbon Cycle Research How much CO2 from human activity enters the ocean? We use measurements of inert tracers such as CFCs and inverse models to reconstruct the history of anthropogenic CO2 in the ocean over the industrial era. » Read more |
International Polar Year 2007-2008 Research
IPY 2007-2008 is one of the largest collaborative science programs ever attempted. Researchers in the OCP division are making important contributions to this important research effort. » Read more |
Antarctic Sea Ice Forecast Antarctic sea ice seasonal forecasts based on a linear Markov model are in high demand for both observational and climate communities. They are provided by Xiaojun Yuan and Dake Chen. » Read more |
