Mathematical Modeling of Climate Change: Predictive Insights and Challenges
Keywords:
Climate Change, Mathematical Modeling, General Circulation Models (GCMs), Earth System Models (ESMs)Abstract
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies, and societies. Mathematical modeling has become a vital tool in understanding and predicting climate change, offering insights into its complex dynamics and potential future scenarios. the current state of mathematical models used in climate change research, examining their development, methodologies, and applications. the fundamental principles of climate models, including differential equations, statistical methods, and computational simulations. key models such as General Circulation Models (GCMs), Earth System Models (ESMs), and Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), discussing their strengths, limitations, and the challenges they face in accurately representing climate systems. the predictive capabilities of these models, evaluating their effectiveness in forecasting temperature trends, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Additionally, we address the uncertainties inherent in climate modeling, stemming from factors like model resolution, parameterization, and the chaotic nature of the climate system.
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