Principles of constrained inversion in the calibration of carbon cycle models

Abstract

The calibration of carbon cycle models by using techniques of constrained inversion is described.These techniques provide a systematic means of assessing the uncertainties in the calibration.The specific calibration technique is analysed in terms of the requirements of carbon cyclestudies, and the relation to other constrained inversion formalisms is discussed. As an example ofthe technique, a linearized version of the box-diffusion model is calibrated. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0889.1985.tb00041.x