Simulation of the Madden– Julian Oscillation and its teleconnections in the ECMWF forecast system
Simulation of the Madden– Julian Oscillation and its teleconnections in the ECMWF forecast system
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DOI:
10.1002/qj.623
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发表时间:
2010-04
影响因子:
8.9
通讯作者:
F. Vitart;F. Molteni
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作者:
F. Vitart;F. Molteni
A series of 46‐day ensemble integrations starting on the 15th of each month from 1989 to 2008 has been completed with the European Centre for Medium‐Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) forecast system. The Madden– Julian Oscillation (MJO) simulated by the hindcasts is diagnosed using an index based on combined empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs) of zonal winds at 200 and 850 hPa and outgoing long‐wave radiation. Results indicate that the dynamical model is able to maintain the amplitude of the MJO during the 46 days of integrations and the model displays skill for up to about 20 days to predict the evolution of the MJO. However, the MJO simulated by the model has a too slow eastward propagation and has difficulties crossing the Maritime Continent.