GPC Seminar on Climate Physics by Prof. Mara Freilich

Explore the intricate world of climate physics in this one-hour seminar presented by Prof. Mara Freilich. Delve into complex systems, focusing on the interconnections between ecosystems and climate. Examine the ocean carbon cycle, positive feedback loops, and the biological carbon pump. Gain insights into Earth system models, including NPZ models and state-of-the-art simulations. Investigate nutrient supply, carbon flux, and vertical velocity in the context of climate science. Learn about parameterizations, equations, and the integration of observations with models. Discover career paths in climate physics and enhance your understanding of this critical field.

Introduction
Primary production
Career path
Agenda
What is a complex system
Component parts of a climate system
Ecosystems and climate
Ocean carbon cycle
Positive feedback loop
Carbon cycle feedback
Biological carbon pump
Nutrient supply
Earth system models
NPZ model
Stateoftheart models
Nutrients
Summary
RC Carbon Flux
Parameterizations
Equations
Nutrient Flux
Vertical Velocity
Observations
Model
Conclusion