Australian climate extremes and predictability in a changing CO2 world: the unique role of the Southern Hemisphere extratropical ocean-atmosphere [ 2005-01-01 - 2008-07-07 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Matthew England (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Lance Leslie (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Scott Power (Partner Investigator) ,  Karoly, David (Partner Investigator) ,  Professor David John Karoly (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Australian climate extremes and predictability in a changing CO2 world: the unique role of the Southern Hemisphere extratropical ocean-atmosphere. Australia's climate is extreme, with harsh droughts, severe bushfire seasons, climate change, soil loss, and salinity all posing potentially enormous socio-economic challenges over the next fifty years. Research into climate variability, extremes, and predictability is thus highly significant for Australia, and will underpin efforts to protect our biodiversity and ensure the nation's environmental sustainability. We propose to launch a major new initiative in extratropical climate analysis. This work will have significant benefits for the many sectors of society reliant on interseasonal-interannual climate prediction. Prominent examples include agriculture, energy, freshwater supply, bushfire control, air quality, health, and tourism.

Funding Amount $225,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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