The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate : A Workshop Report

On September 8-9, 2011, experts in solar physics, climate models, paleoclimatology, and atmospheric science assembled at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado for a workshop to consider the Sun's variability over time and potential Sun-climate connections. While it does not provide findings, recommendations, or consensus on the current state of the science, The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate: A Workshop Report briefly introduces the primary topics discussed by presenters at the event.

As context for these topics, the summary includes background information on the potential Sun-climate connection, the measurement record from space, and potential perturbations of climate due to long-term solar variability.

This workshop report also summarizes some of the science questions explored by the participants as potential future research endeavors. Table of ContentsFront MatterOverview1 Background2 Workshop Presentations3 Panel DiscussionAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of Task and Preliminary WorkplanAppendix B: Workshop Agenda and ParticipantsAppendix C: Abstracts Prepared by Workshop SpeakersAppendix D: Biographies of Committee Members and StaffAppendix E: Acronyms and Terms