Orbital forcing (Q858)
Subject, term, tag: Orbital forcing
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Orbital forcing |
Subject, term, tag: Orbital forcing |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Orbital forcing is the influence of slow, systematic and predictable changes in orbital parameters (eccentricity, obliquity and precession of the equinox) on incoming solar radiation (insolation), especially its latitudinal and seasonal distribution. It is an external forcing and a key driver of glacial–interglacial cycles. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026