12 867 - Orbital Forcing in the Climate System

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Addresses the phenomena of tidal and solar insolation (Milankovitch theory) forcing in parallel, using one to illuminate the other. Describes their roles in the modern and paleoclimate systems. Uses real records as exercises in the practical application of time series and modeling methods.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 12.301 or 12.842; 18.03 or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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