Global Warming and the Hydrological Cycle
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1 Global Warming and the Hydrological Cycle
2 Climate Change Projections Wet regions will become wetter Dry regions will become drier Precipitation will occur less frequently Precipitation will be more intense Why?
3 Concepts Radiation, albedo, and greenhouse effect Surface energy budget Saturation and temperature Adiabatic expansion and compression The hydrological and energy cycle Effects of global warming
4 Sun Earth Visible light, infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), X-rays, γ-rays, microwaves, and radio are all forms of electromagnetic radiation Each type has a different wavelength (λ). The shorter the wavelength, the greater the energy of individual photons Shortest to longest wavelength: γ-rays, X-rays, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio
5 Does infrared radiation easily go through glass?
6 Earth s Energy Budget Earth absorbs visible and near IR radiation from the Sun Earth emits thermal infrared radiation back to space Certain constituents reduce emission to space Sun Earth
7 Solar Radiation Solar radiation flux at the average distance of Earth s orbit (S 0 ) is about 1367 W m -2 (This is equivalent to W light bulbs every square meter) This solar radiation intersects with πr 2 area, where R is the radius of the Earth
8 Solar Radiation The total energy rate for solar radiation intersecting Earth is S 0 πr 2 and global surface area of Earth is 4πR 2 The average amount of solar radiation per m 2 spread out over the Earth is S 0 / 4 = 342 W m -2 (This is equivalent to W light bulbs every square meter)
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10 Planetary Albedo Planetary albedo α p is the global average fraction of solar radiation reflected back to space. Earth s planetary albedo is 0.31 The global average value of reflected solar flux is α p S 0 / 4 = 107 W m -2 The global average value of absorbed solar flux is (1 α p ) S 0 / 4 = 235 W m -2
11 Various Albedo Values Ocean albedo is about 0.1 (except for sunglint) Sandy desert albedo is about Forest albedo is about 0.15 Snow/ice albedo is about Cloud albedo is about
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13 Greenhouse Effect The reduction in the amount of energy leaving the Earth caused by clouds and greenhouse gases acts like a blanket to keep the Earth warmer Clouds and greenhouse gases also emit IR radiation toward the surface (324 W m -2 ) The surface absorbs this additional radiation and thus is kept warmer
14 Greenhouse Effect The strongest greenhouse gas is water vapor The next strongest greenhouse gas is CO 2 Clouds (composed of liquid water droplets and ice crystals) have a greenhouse effect and an albedo effect High clouds have the strongest greenhouse effect because they are coldest
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16 Surface Energy Budget Energy transfer between the surface and the atmosphere is not purely radiative A major component of energy transport from surface to atmosphere is via water (latent heat) The hydrological cycle is closely tied to the energy cycle
17 Energy Cycle Game Players Sun Earth s Surface Earth s Atmosphere Space Game components White chips (solar energy) Red chips (thermal energy)
18 Rules for No-Atmosphere Game Steps for each turn A. Sun takes 4 white chips from the bank B. Sun gives 4 white chips to Surface C. Surface exchanges with the bank 4 white chips for 4 red chips D. Surface gives half (rounding down) of red chips to Space E. Space returns red chips to bank Play until Surface has the same number of red chips at the end of every turn
19 Questions for No-Atmosphere Game What does each step physically represent? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface give to Space each turn? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface have at the end of each turn?
20 Decrease in Solar Luminosity Repeat game with Sun giving only 3 white chips to surface
21 Rules for With-Atmosphere Game Steps for each turn A. Sun takes 4 white chips from the bank B. Sun gives 4 white chips to Surface C. Surface exchanges with the bank 4 white chips for 4 red chips D. Surface gives half (rounding down) of red chips to Atmosphere E. Atmosphere gives half (rounding down) of red chips back to Surface F. Atmosphere gives the rest of red chips to Space G. Space returns red chips to bank
22 Rules for With-Atmosphere Game Play until Surface has the same number of red chips at the end of every turn
23 Questions for With-Atmosphere Game What does each step physically represent? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface give to Atmosphere each turn, minus the number of red chips Atmosphere gives back? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Atmosphere give to Space each turn? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface have at the end of each turn?
24 Increase in Greenhouse Effect Repeat game with Atmosphere giving half of red chips rounded up back to the surface Surface still gives atmosphere half of red chips rounded down
25 Water Cycle Game Players Earth s Surface Earth s Atmosphere Game components Blue chips (water)
26 Rules for Water Cycle Game Before game starts Surface takes lots of blue chips from bank Steps for each turn A. Surface gives 2 blue chips to Atmosphere B. Atmosphere gives 2 blue chips to Surface Play until bored
27 Questions for Water Cycle Game What does each step physically represent? What is the significance of no exchanges with the bank once the game starts?
28 Latent Energy Transport Energy is required to convert liquid water to vapor When liquid water evaporates, the surface is cooled Water vapor rises in the atmosphere When water vapor condenses, the atmosphere is heated Precipitation falls back to the surface
29 Latent energy demonstration
30 Energy+Water Cycle Game Players Sun Earth s Surface Earth s Atmosphere Space Game components White chips (solar energy) Red chips (thermal energy) Blue chips (water)
31 Rules for Energy+Water Cycle Game Steps for each turn A. Sun takes 4 white chips from the bank B. Sun gives 4 white chips to Surface C. Surface exchanges 4 white chips for 4 red chips D. Surface gives half (round down) of red chips to Atmosphere E. Surface gives an additional 2 red chips paired with 2 blue chips to Atmosphere F. Atmosphere gives 2 blue chips (no red) back to Surface G. Atmosphere gives half (round down) of red chips to Surface H. Atmosphere gives the rest of red chips to Space I. Space returns red chips to bank
32 Rules for Energy+Water Cycle Game Play until Surface has the same number of red chips at the end of every turn
33 Questions for Energy+Water Game What does each step physically represent? What role does water play in this game? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface give to Atmosphere each turn, minus the number of red chips Atmosphere gives back? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Atmosphere give to Space each turn? At the end of the game, how many red chips does Surface have at the end of each turn?
34 Evaporation and Condensation vapor evaporation condensation liquid Saturation occurs when evaporation and condensation are in equilibrium
35 Saturation Saturation units are vapor pressure or specific humidity (SH) (g water per kg air) Relative humidity (RH) is the amount of water vapor as a percentage of saturation RH < 100% water evaporates RH > 100% water condenses RH = 100% equilibrium at saturation
36 Saturation and Temperature Specific Humidity SH From
37 Evaporation and Condensation vapor evaporation condensation liquid Greater saturation vapor pressure at warmer temperature
38 Humidity and Temperature Group Discussion Which has greater relative humidity? Which has greater specific humidity? From and
39 Humidity and Temperature RH = 100%, SH = 3 g/kg RH = 15%, SH = 6 g/kg From and
40 Saturation and Temperature From
41 Soda can demonstration
42 Soda Can Demonstration atmospheric pressure at sea level heat to boiling From
43 Soda Can Demonstration atmospheric pressure at sea level rapid cooling From
44 Adiabatic Expansion Why does temperature usually decrease with height? When an air parcel rises, it goes to a level with less atmospheric pressure Since pressure is less, the air parcel expands In order to expand, it must work to push the surrounding air out of the way
45 Adiabatic Expansion If there is no energy input into the system (adiabatic), then the energy for the work of expansion must come from internal energy Internal energy is energy from the motion of molecules (temperature) Less internal energy means the air parcel cools down
46 Adiabatic Compression When an air parcel subsides, it goes to a level with more atmospheric pressure Since pressure is greater, the air parcel is compressed Compression increases the internal energy of the air parcel The air parcel warms up
47 Bicycle tire demonstration
48 The Hydrological Cycle Warm, moist air rises and cools Water vapor condenses and precipitates Air is very dry (g/kg) due to precipitation loss Air moistens from surface evaporation Cold, dry air subsides and warms
49 The Hydrological Cycle Warm, moist air rises and cools Water vapor condenses and precipitates Water loss Air is very dry (g/kg) due to precipitation loss Air moistens from surface evaporation Cold, dry air subsides and warms Water gain
50 The Energy Cycle How does the rising air maintain positive buoyancy so it can continue rising? latent heat from condensation How does the subsiding air maintain negative buoyancy so it can continue sinking? net radiative cooling (more emitted than absorbed)
51 The Hydrological Cycle Warm, moist air rises and cools Water vapor condenses and precipitates Energy gain from latent heating ( furnace ) Air is very dry (g/kg) due to precipitation loss Air moistens from surface evaporation Cold, dry air subsides and warms Energy loss from radiative cooling ( radiator fin )
52 Water and Energy Balance Approximately precipitation = surface evaporation latent heating = atmos. radiative cooling Implication the magnitude of radiative cooling controls the magnitude of precipitation
53 Global Warming and Saturation Specific Humidity SH As temperature warms, saturation specific humidity strongly increases More water can evaporate into the atmosphere
54 start student activity
55 Global Warming and Saturation More evaporation from dry regions means dry regions get drier More water vapor in the atmosphere means more condensation and precipitation in wet regions
56 Saturation and Radiative Cooling Specific Humidity SH Radiative Cooling (W m -2 ) As temperature warms, net radiative cooling of the lower atmosphere weakly increases
57 Global Warming Effects Middle atmosphere Strong increase in net radiative cooling Strong increase in water vapor Weak increase in precipitation Lower atmosphere Weak increase in net radiative cooling
58 Water and Energy Balance Approximately latent heating = atmospheric radiative cooling Implication a small increase in radiative cooling means there can only be a small increase in precipitation
59 Global Warming and Precipitation Weak increase in global average precipitation Strong increase in water vapor available to be rained out Implication Precipitation events become stronger but less frequent
60 finish student activity
61 show graph
62 Surface Energy Budget Energy transfer between the surface and the atmosphere is not purely radiative Net (up down) IR flux is 66 W m -2 Evaporative heat flux is 78 W m -2 Absorbed solar flux is 168 W m -2 Primary surface energy balance at many locations: solar heating evaporative cooling
63 Surface Energy Budget Energy transfer between the surface and the atmosphere is not purely radiative Net (up down) IR flux is 66 W m -2 Evaporative heat flux is 78 W m -2 Absorbed solar flux is 168 W m -2 Primary surface energy balance at many locations: solar heating evaporative cooling What might happen if surface solar heating is weakened?
64 Regional Anthropogenic Aerosol From
65 Regional Anthropogenic Aerosol From and
66 Solar Heating and Precipitation Large energy gain from latent heating Large energy loss from radiative cooling Large energy gain from solar heating Large energy loss from evaporative cooling
67 Aerosol Dimming and Precipitation Reflection back to space Less precipitation Solar heating from absorption by soot aerosol Small energy gain from latent heating Large energy loss from radiative cooling Small energy gain from solar heating Small energy loss from evaporative cooling
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