Mahlman was a pioneer in the use of computational models of the atmosphere to examine the interactions between atmospheric chemistry and physics.[3] His early work focussed on understanding the distribution of fallout from atmospheric nuclear bomb tests. He then became interested in the physics of transport in the stratosphere, in which mixing is relatively weak and parcels of air can be tracked for long periods of time.[4] At the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Mahlman collaborated with Syukoro Manabe to develop dynamical models of the stratospheric circulation that demonstrated the importance of meanders in the polar jet stream for producing exchange between the polar and subtropical stratosphere.[5] He then worked to extend these models to include the chemistry of nitrous oxide and ozone.[6] While Mahlman was skeptical of early works that suggested that chlorofluorocarbons were responsible for depleting the ozone layer, measurements of high levels of free chlorine in the ozone hole caused him to change his mind in late 1987, and he later was one of the first to sound the alarm about ozone depletion over the Arctic.
As director of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, he became involved in interpreting the results of computer models of global warming for the public and policymakers.[7] On the topic of climate change before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 3, 2004, he said:
Global warming is real and is a phenomenon that humans have created. Climate scientists worldwide have understood its essence since the so-called "Charney Report" of the National Research Council 25 years ago. Our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) is the indisputably direct cause of the ever-increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This added carbon dioxide acts directly to warm the planet. There is no scientific controversy about these facts. The eventual warming amounts for Earth are expected to be substantial, but with some remaining uncertainty concerning how much warming we will receive for given scenarios of future amounts of carbon dioxide, and other "greenhouse" gases... A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide amounts is expected to occur within this century... Another 3-6 degrees Fahrenheit global warming is expected to occur this century, with continued warming thereafter... Tropical storms are expected on average to have stronger winds, and much more rain... I do, however, believe that it is scientists' obligation to communicate the science of global warming, including its remaining uncertainties, to leaders and stakeholders, worldwide. I would also argue that it is our responsibility to offer our science-based perspectives on the available policy options, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
^Andrews, D.G.; Mahlman, J.D.; Sinclair, R.W. (December 1983). "Eliassen-Palm Diagnostics of Wave-Mean Flow Interaction in the GFDL "SKYHI" General Circulation Model". Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences. 40 (12): 2768–84. doi:10.1175/1520-0469(1983)040<2768:ETWATM>2.0.CO;2.
^Mahlman, J.D. (May 1973). "On the Maintenance of the Polar Front Jet Stream". Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences. 30 (4): 544–557. doi:10.1175/1520-0469(1973)030<0544:OTMOTP>2.0.CO;2.
^Mahlman, J.D. (19 November 1992). "A Looming Arctic Ozone Hole?". Nature. 360 (6401): 209–210. doi:10.1038/360209a0. S2CID 4239004.
^Mahlman, J.D. (21 November 1997). "Uncertainties in Climate Model Projections of Human-Caused Climate Warming". Science. 278 (5342): 1416–7. doi:10.1126/science.278.5342.1416. S2CID 5284214.
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January 01, 1970
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Jerry Mahlman February 21 1940 November 28 2012 was an American meteorologist and climatologist 1 Jerry D MahlmanBorn 1940 02 21 February 21 1940Crawford NebraskaDiedNovember 28 2012 2012 11 28 aged 72 Buffalo Grove IllinoisAlma materColorado State University Chadron State CollegeSpouseJanet HilgenbergChildrenGary Mahlman Julie KapeckiScientific careerFieldsClimatologyInstitutionsGeophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory NCARThesisAtmospheric general circulation and transport of radioactive debris 1967 Biography editMahlman was born on February 21 1940 in Crawford Nebraska and received his undergraduate degree from Chadron State College in 1962 and his Ph D from Colorado State University in 1967 From 1970 until 2000 he worked at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at Princeton serving as director from 1984 2000 He was most recently a Senior Research Associate at the National Center for Atmospheric Research Mahlman died on November 28 2012 in Buffalo Grove Illinois at the age of 72 2 Mahlman was a pioneer in the use of computational models of the atmosphere to examine the interactions between atmospheric chemistry and physics 3 His early work focussed on understanding the distribution of fallout from atmospheric nuclear bomb tests He then became interested in the physics of transport in the stratosphere in which mixing is relatively weak and parcels of air can be tracked for long periods of time 4 At the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Mahlman collaborated with Syukoro Manabe to develop dynamical models of the stratospheric circulation that demonstrated the importance of meanders in the polar jet stream for producing exchange between the polar and subtropical stratosphere 5 He then worked to extend these models to include the chemistry of nitrous oxide and ozone 6 While Mahlman was skeptical of early works that suggested that chlorofluorocarbons were responsible for depleting the ozone layer measurements of high levels of free chlorine in the ozone hole caused him to change his mind in late 1987 and he later was one of the first to sound the alarm about ozone depletion over the Arctic As director of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory he became involved in interpreting the results of computer models of global warming for the public and policymakers 7 On the topic of climate change before the U S Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation on March 3 2004 he said Global warming is real and is a phenomenon that humans have created Climate scientists worldwide have understood its essence since the so called Charney Report of the National Research Council 25 years ago Our burning of fossil fuels coal oil and natural gas is the indisputably direct cause of the ever increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere This added carbon dioxide acts directly to warm the planet There is no scientific controversy about these facts The eventual warming amounts for Earth are expected to be substantial but with some remaining uncertainty concerning how much warming we will receive for given scenarios of future amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide amounts is expected to occur within this century Another 3 6 degrees Fahrenheit global warming is expected to occur this century with continued warming thereafter Tropical storms are expected on average to have stronger winds and much more rain I do however believe that it is scientists obligation to communicate the science of global warming including its remaining uncertainties to leaders and stakeholders worldwide I would also argue that it is our responsibility to offer our science based perspectives on the available policy options as well as their strengths and weaknesses Mahlman received numerous awards and honors including the Carl Gustaf Rossby Research Medal of the American Meteorology Society the Gold Medal of the United States Department of Commerce and the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive the highest honor awarded to a federal employee References edit Jerry Mahlman Obituary View Jerry Mahlman s Obituary by Longmont Times Call Legacy com Retrieved 2012 12 09 Climate Science Community Loses Giant in Jerry Mahlman climatecentral org 2012 12 12 Bibliography Jerry D Mahlman gfdl noaa gov Andrews D G Mahlman J D Sinclair R W December 1983 Eliassen Palm Diagnostics of Wave Mean Flow Interaction in the GFDL SKYHI General Circulation Model Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 40 12 2768 84 doi 10 1175 1520 0469 1983 040 lt 2768 ETWATM gt 2 0 CO 2 Mahlman J D May 1973 On the Maintenance of the Polar Front Jet Stream Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 30 4 544 557 doi 10 1175 1520 0469 1973 030 lt 0544 OTMOTP gt 2 0 CO 2 Mahlman J D 19 November 1992 A Looming Arctic Ozone Hole Nature 360 6401 209 210 doi 10 1038 360209a0 S2CID 4239004 Mahlman J D 21 November 1997 Uncertainties in Climate Model Projections of Human Caused Climate Warming Science 278 5342 1416 7 doi 10 1126 science 278 5342 1416 S2CID 5284214 External links editCV Senate testimony on Climate Change 2004 Review of The Skeptical Environmentalist follow link A CONVERSATION WITH JERRY MAHLMAN Listening to the Climate Models and Trying to Wake Up the World Interview Straight talk about climate change Jerry Mahlman on dealing with your grandkids problem permanent dead link Jerry Mahlman Obituary Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jerry D Mahlman amp oldid 1194931669, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
