Assessing baroclinic structure and variability of the Brazil Current 6 June 2016

Assessing baroclinic structure and variability of the Brazil Current

A study funded in part by the CPO’s Climate Observation Division and published in Ocean Dynamics assessed the baroclinic structure and variability of the Brazilian Current near 22° S.

Arctic sea ice loss contributed to Greenland's increased ice sheet melting, study says 31 May 2016

Arctic sea ice loss contributed to Greenland's increased ice sheet melting, study says

New CPO-supported research found that decreasing Arctic sea ice has been an important contributor to changes in atmospheric circulation and temperature, both factors promoting Greenland’s surface melt. 

Sea level atmospheric pressure data crucial for marine weather forecasts, says new study 19 May 2016

Sea level atmospheric pressure data crucial for marine weather forecasts, says new study

An assessment of in situ sea level atmospheric pressure data from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program and other international partners demonstrates that surface velocity drifters contribute crucial information for marine weather prediction.

Compensation between meridional flow components of the Atlantic MOC 20 April 2016

Compensation between meridional flow components of the Atlantic MOC

Research supported by CPO's Climate Observation Division outlines new facts on the dynamics controlling Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (MOC) variability and highlights some of the unexpected interplay between the density variations in the deep portions of the western region and the direct wind forcing across the basin. 

CPO highlights milestones and achievements in 2015 Annual Report 11 March 2016

CPO highlights milestones and achievements in 2015 Annual Report

NOAA's Climate Program Office released its FY15 Annual Report on March 11, 2016. The report gives an overview of CPO's achievements  in FY15 and highlights the great work done by the Office's Divisions and Programs to advance scientific understanding of climate and improve society's ability to plan and respond to a changing climate.

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