Astrophysics and Space Physics Seminar (301 VAN) - Steven Spangler, professor emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa

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A Simple, Astronomically-Based Calculation of Global Warming Climate Sensitivity, Part II

Steven Spangler

Professor emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa

I will continue with a calculation to provide a rough quantitative estimate of the increase in global average temperature due to doubling of carbon dioxide. The essence of the calculation is a simple one using an astronomically-inspired way of estimating the way in which increased carbon dioxide impedes the flow of energy from the Earth's surface to space. The equations developed in the first part of the seminar will be used to come up with a number.  

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
301
30 North Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
Department of Physics & Astronomy
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