Improving Prediction of the Northern Australian Wet Season

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:26:00 +0000

IDs and People

Program:

Managing Climate Variability

Research Type:

Research Project

Subjects

Subjects:

Innovation

Keywords:

Northern Australia

wet season

prediction

Project Information

Summary:

Analysis of Northern Australian Wet Season onset, decline and duration has been completed. The team has published multiple papers and the work has generated much interest. A website has been developed (part of APSRU) for users to explore wet season characteristics. Understanding of MJO and the interface between statistical and GCM systems has improved significantly. The project has set the context for further research, and demonstrated that there can be both skill and value in investing in forecasting for northern Australia.

Next Steps: Project provides input for the proposed Northern Australia investment. Next phase will need to involve collaboration internationally and advancement of POAMA, Additionally, a need for new products to be added to WATL using new knowledge of duration / extent of wet season – focused at agriculture industry as well as mining / infrastructure.

Current Activities

Status:

Complete

Location

State & NRM Region:

National

Scoping Northern Australian Seasonal Climate Knowledge R&D Initiative

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:07:29 +0000

IDs and People

Program:

Managing Climate Variability

Research Type:

Research Project

Subjects

Subjects:

Innovation

Keywords:

Northern Australia

seasonal climate change

research and development

knowledge

knowledge gaps

retun on investment

Project Information

Summary:

The project team is developing a strategic framework for science investment in northern Australia in seasonal forecasting and applications. Outputs include a report summarising existing knowledge and knowledge gaps, and a draft science plan to focus our investment and hopefully attract co-investors.

Final report included a review of existing knowledge and opportunities, user needs, return on investment analysis and detail of proposed projects.

Current Activities

Status:

Complete

Location

State & NRM Region:

National

All in Northern Australia

Improving Prediction of the Northern Australian Wet Season

Scoping Northern Australian Seasonal Climate Knowledge R&D Initiative