Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
A CPO-funded study analyzed cloudiness and rainfall changes associated with the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which is known to influence weather in the United States.
A CPO-funded study published on Nature Climate Change demonstrates how understanding natural climate variability can improve predictions of sea-ice coverage at short and long term scales.
A CPO-funded study in the Journal of Climate documents research on sea ice to understand essential processes in the climate system and other ecological systems.
Summer enhancement of Arctic sea-ice volume anomalies in the September-ice zone Read More »
This study highlights modeling techniques that may enhance predictability of decadal climate change and understanding of North American drought.
A new modeling approach to improve decadal climate predictions Read More »
CPO-supported researchers examined convective variability under different climate scenarios to understand future reliability of the Madden-Julian Oscillation in weather forecasting.
Using the Madden-Julian Oscillation in mid-range weather forecasts Read More »
A recently published study on mechanisms for predicting heat waves in China is an important contribution to the field of extreme heat, a well known public health issue for the entire globe.
A CPO-supported study documents continued progress in understanding why the Madden-Julian Oscillation often weakens over the Indo-Pacific Maritime Continent.
New insights into the Madden-Julian Oscillation Read More »
A new report synthesizes results from a vast amount of research in modeling sea surface temperature, identifying gaps in knowledge and recommending future research avenues.
A new CPO-supported study demonstrates the risk of inundation in coastal areas such as New York City.
New York City experiencing fast sea level rise Read More »
NOAA’s Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) program competitively funded 12 new three-year projects totaling $4.0 million in grants and $1.4 million in other awards to support 30 researchers, postdocs, and students at 16 institutions.
Understanding Atlantic Ocean Circulation: Flow Pathways and Climate Impacts Read More »