Climate sensitivity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004350
The equilibrium global mean surface temperature change that results from a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. This metric quantifies the responsiveness of the climate system to radiative forcing. Equilibrium climate sensitivity (ECS) is a key parameter in climate models, with current estimates typically ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 degrees Celsius.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004350 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "The equilibrium global mean surface temperature change that results from a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. This metric quantifies the responsiveness of the climate system to radiative forcing. Equilibrium climate sensitivity (ECS) is a key parameter in climate models, with current estimates typically ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 degrees Celsius.",
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