Analysis of Low Level Winds Measured by a Ship-Mounted, High Resolution Doppler Lidar during the Dynamics of the Madden Julian Oscillation (DYANMO) Experiment

Abstract

The goal of this research is to contribute to the understanding of atmospheric predictability on intraseasonal and longer time scales. This involves understanding the nature and source of the predictability in the oceans and the physical processes by which that predictable signal is ultimately realized and coupled into the atmosphere. A better understanding of air-sea interactions is critical to this goal because most of the modes of variability (the diurnal cycle, Madden-Julian Oscillations - MJO, Monsoons, ENSO, upwelling) are fundamentally dependent on air-sea interaction processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2012
Accession Number
ADA574048

Entities

People

  • William A. Brewer

Organizations

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cirrus Clouds
  • Clouds
  • Convection
  • Dynamics
  • Elevation
  • High Resolution
  • Layers
  • Low Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Motion
  • Oscillation
  • Quality Control
  • Statistics
  • Turbulence
  • Wind

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology