Monitoring the North Pacific for Improved Ocean, Weather and Climate Forecasts
Abstract
The goal of this project was to bring together a unique set of observational and modeling opportunities that existed within the partnering institutions and agencies to monitor the North Pacific Ocean with the ultimate purpose of improving weather and climate forecasts over the North American continent, The objective was to observe, describe, and understand the mechanisms underlying North Pacific Ocean variability that affect North American weather and climate. Within the scope of the project's ultimate long-term goals, the specific objective of the partnership developed under NOPP funding was to extend in-situ TAO array observations North of 20 N, and in-situ acoustic measurements of integrated heat content (ATOC) to the southern and western parts of the North Pacific Ocean, and to combine these measurements with altimetric data in eddy-resolving ocean circulation models to produce optimal nowcasts and forecasts. Particular emphasis was placed on understanding the impact of the so-called Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404203
Entities
People
- Harley E. Hulburt
- Michael J. McPhaden
- Peter P. Worcester
- Robert C. Spindel
- Robert E. Cheney
Organizations
- University of Washington