Marine Meteorology

The climate on planet Earth is a complex, interacting system. Radiative forcing interacts with the global carbon cycle and the planet’s heat balance. 

The aim of our research is to enhance the understanding of the role of atmospheric and oceanic processes that drive climate variability and change over timescales ranging from months to centuries. A key focus lies in the numerical modelling of complex ocean-atmosphere-carbon interactions to decipher the roles of the atmosphere and oceans across this wide spectrum of timescales. For instance, we examine the types of internal variability and climate responses to (natural and anthropogenic) radiative forcing, as well as their interactions with the carbon cycle. Our research domains span from the middle atmosphere and ocean surface to the full depth of the ocean's water column.

The fragility of the Earth system's dynamics has become particularly evident as human activities increasingly disrupt Earth's balance, making humanity a significant force with a tangible impact. To understand Earth as a whole and contribute effectively to addressing the global challenges of climate change, a holistic research approach is essential. With a focus on ambitious climate change mitigation scenarios, the research group addresses a key question: How does the Earth system respond if we achieve our climate goals?

 

Research themes