Coupled Climate Models

Coupled climate models are advanced computer simulations that combine different parts of Earth's climate system—such as the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and ice sheets—into a single integrated model. These models allow scientists to understand and predict how these components interact over time, affecting climate patterns and changes. By simulating the entire system together, coupled models can better forecast future climate scenarios, assess impacts of human activities, and inform policy decisions. They are essential tools for capturing the complex feedbacks and processes that drive Earth's climate, providing more comprehensive and accurate insights than models of individual components alone.