research

Our group studies how water and other forms of energy thread through the climate system. To learn more, click on the links below or navigate directly to scientific research areas using the dropdown menu above.

water and energy
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two kinds of heat

temperature and moisture drive the climate engine
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water stores energy

the ocean "central bank" helps keep Earth's climate stable
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water converts energy

the transformation of water vapor into rain releases thermal energy
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water moves energy

water is fluid sunshine, moving heat from the tropics toward the poles
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water traps energy

water vapor and clouds contribute 80% of Earth's greenhouse effect

what's doing the work?
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radiation

radiative imbalances shape the flow of winds and ocean currents
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rain

rain returns water to the surface, releasing heat into the atmosphere
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clouds

clouds mix water upward from the surface and interact with radiation
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aerosols

small particles absorb radiation and serve as "seeds" for cloud droplets

current activities
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A-RIP

Evaluation and intercomparison of atmospheric reanalysis products
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ACAM

Composition-circulation coupling in the Asian monsoon system
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EPESC/LEADER

Detection & attribution of climate change signals in large ensembles
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QUOCA

Interactive QBO-ozone feedbacks in chemistry-climate models