A theory for the vertical structure of tropical atmospheric circulations

大气环流的垂直结构是降雨模式和气候的一个关键决定因素，但模型预测并不同意在一个更温暖的世界中它将如何变化。该项目旨在发现控制热带大气环流垂直结构的过程。它将结合联合收割机理论发展、观测分析和有针对性的建模，以产生关于气候变化影响大气环流机制的新知识。这将有助于基于过程确定最可靠的气候模型，有助于提高对未来预测的信心。更准确的热带气候预测将有利于澳大利亚北方资源管理的决策。

The vertical structure of atmospheric circulations is a key determinant of rainfall patterns and climate, but model projections do not agree on how it will change in a warmer world. This project aims to discover the processes that control the vertical structure of tropical atmospheric circulations. It will combine theory development, analysis of observations, and targeted modelling to generate new knowledge of the mechanisms affecting atmospheric circulations as the climate changes. This will allow for process-based identification of the most reliable climate models, facilitating increased confidence in future projections. More accurate tropical climate projections will benefit decision making for resource management in northern Australia.