The Climate Modelling Primer van Kendal McGuffie and Ann Henderson-Sellers is an English-language textbook that focuses on the fundamentals and mechanics of different types of physically based climate models. This book is suitable for university students and professionals who want to gain insight into climate modeling.
The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with attention to current topics such as the coupling of biosphere, ocean, and atmosphere, practical applications of climate models, evaluation methods, and Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity (EMICs). In addition, it includes interactive exercises based on the Energy Balance Model (EBM) and the Daisyworld model, including source code and results for your own simulations.
Thanks to full-color printing and visual aids, including cartoons, this Climate Modelling Primer provides an accessible explanation of complex climate models and their practical use. It connects with fields such as meteorology and climatology and is an essential reference work for anyone who wants to work with climate models.