Columbia University highlights Mingfang Ting, James Kossin (NOAA NCEI), Cuihua Li, and Suzana Camargo's new hurricane intensity study, supported by NOAA Research's Modeling, Analysis, Predictions, and Projections Program (MAPP) Program,
Research led by MAPP supported PI, Dr. Suzana Camargo, examined the impact of volcanic aerosols on recent global tropical cyclone activity in observations, reanalysis, and models (including the CMIP5 multi-model).
The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is responsible for major shifts in tropical weather on weekly and monthly timescales with impacts around the earth.
Droughts have disastrous impacts on the agricultural, economic, and public health sectors. With the formation of droughts still being researched, scientists ability to forecast droughts for North America has been greatly affected.
Identifying rapidly evolving and severe “flash drought’ conditions is especially useful for mitigating crop losses, monitor vegetation health, and provide crucial information for increased fire risk.
Dr. Annarita Mariotti MAPP Program Director P: 301-734-1237 E: annarita.mariotti@noaa.gov
Dr. Daniel Barrie MAPP Program Manager P: 301-734-1256 E: daniel.barrie@noaa.gov
Amara Huddleston* MAPP Communications & Program Analyst P: 301-734-1218 E: amara.huddleston@noaa.gov
Emily Read* MAPP Program Assistant P: 301-734-1257 E: emily.read@noaa.gov
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