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
The combined effects of sea-level rise and natural fluctuations in tidal range are anticipated to cause tipping points in the frequency of high-tide flooding. These tipping points can produce acute impacts in underserved communities, who are often unprepared to deal with the consequences.
Moisture may be the key to understanding what makes the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) spread quickly some years and slowly other years.
Exploring the Role of Moisture in MJO Variability Read More »
A new study shows that what was once a small, overlooked chemical reaction might be increasingly important in a warming climate.
The Growing Significance of an Overlooked Atmospheric Chemical Reaction Read More »
This study showcases how data from New York’s severe weather detection network is used to develop an improved method for the detection and monitoring of freezing rain and ice storms.
Research Introduces Improved Method for Detecting Ice storms Read More »
A recent study suggests that, if the Arctic continues to warm, the western Arctic Ocean could be a future hot spot and source of nitrous oxide.
Western Arctic Ocean Could Be a Nitrous Oxide Hotspot Under a Warming Climate Read More »
The study focuses on investigating the controlling factors of urban heat in Bengaluru, India and showcases multiple methods of urban heat analysis.
Urban Heat Case Study Demonstrates Impacts of Vegetation in Bengaluru, India Read More »
Recent research showcases how machine learning methods can help reduce errors in tropical cyclone intensity forecasts to prevent damages and loss of life.
Can Machine Learning Improve Tropical Cyclone Forecasts? Read More »
This COM-funded study developed an improved paelo-temperature reconstruction dataset for the Northern Hemisphere using tree ring proxy data.
Millenia-long Temperature Dataset Reconstructed Using Tree Rings Read More »
Nearly 300 participants tuned in to learn more about the potential atmospheric composition capabilities from a NOAA geo-satellite system.
CPO, CSL, and NESDIS Co-host Successful GEO-XO Atmospheric Composition Town Hall Read More »
Researchers funded by CPO’s Climate Observations and Modeling (COM) program use a new method of climate index development to demonstrate the creation of directional wind indices and their potential application.
New Technique for Creating Long-term Wind Indices Shows Broad Applications Read More »