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ESSL's Scientific Objectives


  1. To understand solar variability and evaluate its influence on the Earth.
  2. To understand and predict two-way scale interactions within the Earth system.
  3. To understand and predict the Earth's energy, water, and biogeochemical cycles.
  4. To understand and predict the natural variability and human-influenced changes of the Earth system.
  5. To understand and predict weather and climate that have high human impact.