The Relevance of Theory for Contemporary Research in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate
Kerry Emanuel
Abstract
Abstract Dealing with large data sets and complex computational codes demands increasing time and effort by researchers in atmospheres, oceans, and climate. The author argues for a more balanced approach to using models, observations, and theory to advance basic understanding.
Topics & Concepts
Relevance (law)Climate changeClimate modelComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceEpistemologyClimatologyPolitical scienceGeologyOceanographyPhilosophyLawMeteorological Phenomena and Simulations