Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating a two-seasonal global climate calendar as a statistical model of Earth's upper air, focusing on the equalization of climatic conditions between the southern and northern hemispheres. The conversation explores the complexities of climate variability and the influence of various factors such as topography, latitude, and seasonal changes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions the possibility of a two-seasonal calendar, arguing that climatic conditions in the hemispheres never truly equalize due to constant changes as the Earth orbits the sun.
- Another participant emphasizes that the concept of two or four seasons is arbitrary, noting that temperature extremes vary significantly across different locations and times.
- Examples from six locations in the US are mentioned to illustrate the differences in temperature trends between the northern and southern hemispheres.
- A participant seeks clarification on an article regarding a 10 hPa Global Stratospheric Calendar, asking for an abstract, conclusions, and methodology details.
- Questions are raised about the applicability of the model to different atmospheric regions, including the stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere, as well as considerations for the troposphere.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the feasibility of a two-seasonal climate calendar, with some arguing against the possibility of equal climatic conditions and others exploring the implications of the proposed model. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.
Contextual Notes
Participants highlight the dependence of climate models on various interacting factors, and the discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the definitions and assumptions surrounding the proposed calendar.