This National Science Foundation (NSF) Geosciences program award, titled "ALPACA - Advancing the Long-Range Prediction, Attribution, and Forecast Calibration of AMOC and its Climate Impacts", provides $615,117 to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) to conduct research aimed at improving predictions of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and its climate impacts on seasonal-to-decadal timescales. The project will utilize AMOC observations, prediction models, and new simulations to elucidate key AMOC predictability mechanisms, assess how skillful AMOC predictions translate to climate impacts, and explore methods for improving AMOC and associated impacts forecasts through advanced statistical calibration. An early career scientist at UCAR's National Center for Atmospheric Research will participate in this international collaboration involving U.S. and U.K. partners. The expected research outcomes will contribute to enhanced understanding and predictive capabilities for this critical element of the Earth system, with potential benefits for diverse research communities and society as a whole.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $615.1k | 12/8/23 |