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NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Ammann et al. 2003 Monthly Volcanic Forcing Data for Climate Modeling 1890-1999

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This archived Paleoclimatology Study is available from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), under the World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology. The associated NCEI study type is Forcing. The data include parameters of climate forcing with a geographic location of Global. The time period coverage is from 60 to -49 in calendar years before present (BP). See metadata information for parameter and study location details. Please cite this study when using the data.
  • Cite as: Ammann, C.M.; Meehl, G.A.; Washington, W.M.; Zender, C.S. (2003-07-28): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Ammann et al. 2003 Monthly Volcanic Forcing Data for Climate Modeling 1890-1999. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/ts5e-aw60. Accessed [date].
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Coverage Description Date Range: 1890 CE to 1999 CE; Date Range: 60 cal yr BP to -49 cal yr BP;
Time Period 1890 to 1999
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -90
North: 90
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • A monthly and latitudinally varying volcanic forcing dataset in simulations of 20th century climate
    • Associated Reference published 2003
      Ammann, C.M., G.A. Meehl, W.M. Washington, and C. S. Zender, 2003: A monthly and latitudinally varying volcanic forcing dataset in simulations of 20th century climate. Geophysical Research Letters, 30, , 10.1029/2003GL016875
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2003-07-28
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Data Update Frequency Data update frequency not available
Supplemental Information
ABSTRACT SUPPLIED BY ORIGINATOR: A new monthly volcanic forcing dataset is included in a coupled GCM for a more physically consistent treatment of the stratospheric sulfate aerosol history from explosive volcanism. The volcanic forcing is different from previous versions in that there is an individual evolution of the aerosol for each event. Thus the seasonal and latitudinal dependence of the volcanic aerosol can affect global climate in a more realistic way prior to the satellite period, compared to earlier volcanic forcing datasets. Negative radiative forcing from volcanic activity is greatest in the early 20th century prior to 1915 and in the late 20th century after 1960. The combination of volcanic and solar forcing contributes to an early-20th century warming, followed by relative cooling in late 20th century. Consequently, the addition of natural forcing factors to the anthropogenic GHG forcing in late 20th century is required to simulate the observed late 20th century warming.
Purpose Records of changes in solar irradiance, volcanic aerosols, atmospheric trace gases, and other properties thought to influence climate in the past. Parameter keywords describe what was measured in this dataset. Additional summary information can be found in the abstracts of papers listed in the dataset citations.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Ammann, C.M.; Meehl, G.A.; Washington, W.M.; Zender, C.S. (2003-07-28): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Ammann et al. 2003 Monthly Volcanic Forcing Data for Climate Modeling 1890-1999. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/ts5e-aw60. Accessed [date].
  • Please cite original publication, online resource, dataset and publication DOIs (where available), and date accessed when using downloaded data. If there is no publication information, please cite investigator, title, online resource, and date accessed. The appearance of external links associated with a dataset does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of external Web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the Department of Commerce/NOAA does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Department of Commerce/NOAA Web site.
Cited Authors
  • Ammann, C.M.
  • Meehl, G.A.
  • Washington, W.M.
  • Zender, C.S.
Originators
  • Ammann, C.M.
  • Meehl, G.A.
  • Washington, W.M.
  • Zender, C.S.
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Climate Indicators > Paleoclimate Indicators > Paleoclimate Forcing
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing
  • earth science > paleoclimate > climate forcing
Paleoenvironmental Standard Terms (PaST) Thesaurus
  • What: latitude; Material: null
  • What: age; Material: null
  • What: aerosol optical depth; Material: null
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Place keywords
  • Geographic Region > Global > Global > LATITUDE > LONGITUDE
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Ammann, C.M.; Meehl, G.A.; Washington, W.M.; Zender, C.S. (2003-07-28): NOAA/WDS Paleoclimatology - Ammann et al. 2003 Monthly Volcanic Forcing Data for Climate Modeling 1890-1999. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/ts5e-aw60. Accessed [date].
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