Numerical Modeling of the Global Atmosphere in the Climate System

This work covers the science of climate prediction. Topics covered include the use of atmospheric general circulation models (AGCMs) as tools for studying climate variability and predicting change, the design and analysis of AGCM experiments, the components of an AGCM (especially numerical techniques, representation of physical and chemical processes), and a selection of additional applications of AGCMs, including regional modelling, data assimilation and palaeoclimate modelling. This text should be useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of atmospheric science and researchers in climate prediction and related fields.