Public Education/Outreach

The aim of this page is to explain coupled models and coupled model seasonal forecasts to the general public.

Note: These pages are under construction. Most pages only contain a list of topics that will be covered when completed. It is expected that a complete version of these pages will be available by the end of 2003.

Contents

The history of POAMA

The oceans and Australia's climate

Components of the POAMA seasonal forecast system

What is a coupled model

Coupled models versus traditional methods

Coupled model products and how to interpret them

Coupled models and forecasts of local Australian climate conditions

Where are coupled models going in the future ?

Usefull links related to coupled models and seasonal forecasts

 

 

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