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Ensemble Variability In Rainfall Forecasts Of Hurricane Irene (2011), Molly Becker Smith
Ensemble Variability In Rainfall Forecasts Of Hurricane Irene (2011), Molly Becker Smith
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
As tropical cyclones (TCs) move into the midlatitudes, they are often associated with extensive heavy precipitation. This precipitation can lead to widespread flooding events, such as occurred with Hurricane Irene (2011) over the northeastern United States. Despite the high-impact nature of these events, there are relatively few studies that explore the sensitivity of precipitation forecasts to model initial conditions, beyond focusing on the variability in forecast TC track.
Climate Fingerprints Of The Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation, Bo Dong
Climate Fingerprints Of The Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation, Bo Dong
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
The Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation (IPO) is a multi-decadal quasi-oscillation seen primarily in tropical and extratropical Pacific sea surface temperatures (SSTs). Interacting with the atmosphere, the IPO has been shown to affect global and regional climate. However, a quantitative global synthesis of the IPO’s climate fingerprints and the underlying mechanisms are still lacking. Based on observational and reanalysis data and atmospheric model simulations, this dissertation investigates the IPO’s influence on regional climates over the globe, and its interactions with El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and global warming.