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
Variations in the amount of precipitation that feeds the Amazon River, ranked as the world’s largest river in terms of annual discharge, can profoundly impact the marine ecosystem in the region where the fresh river water enters the salty ocean (Amazon plume region) and influence the hydroclimate over the tropical Atlantic.
This protype milestone is an important step toward increasing the use and accessibility of NOAA’s ocean data collected at the Pacific Marine Environmental Lab and other U.S. institutions.
COM-Funded Team Develops Prototype Server to Host NOAA Buoy Measurements Read More »
The chapter walks readers through an overview of amplified warming in the Arctic, discussing a variety of processes in the climate system contributing to the warming.
Arctic change is generally discussed with average changes, but extreme events and changes to extremes are felt the most by humans and ecosystems.
COM-funded Arctic indicators shed light on changes in extreme events Read More »
This is the first North America-focused study to investigate how well and how consistently reanalysis datasets identify extreme temperature events.
Our dear friend and distinguished colleague Dr. Kenneth (Ken) A. Mooney passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 17, 2020. While we, his NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) family, are deeply saddened by his passing and miss him sorely, we are also celebrating his life, leadership, and remarkable legacy of scientific achievements.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Ken Mooney Read More »
Analysis of the last millennium reanalysis climate reconstruction shows a clear connection between Southwest drought and La Niña sea-surface temperature patterns. However, this pattern only explains a small part of the variability associated with past U.S. droughts.
Atmospheric dynamics drive most interannual U.S. droughts over the last millennium Read More »
Researchers highlight the significance of examining trends in large-scale weather patterns using these new indicators since they reflect near surface conditions, are key drivers of extra-tropical weather, and are important regulators of human comfort for approximately half of the world’s population.
Two new indicators help track climate change Read More »
This study is a step towards accurate modeling of the MJO, a challenge that has troubled the weather and climate science community for some time.
Study explores factors affecting MJO propagation to improve representation in models Read More »
The study may have large implications for the climate and weather forecasts made by ocean models in the future.