The dynamics of subtropical anticyclones and the connection to drought, heatwaves and bushfires in southern Australia [ 2010-12-01 - 2014-04-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Amanda Lynch (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Christian Jakob (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Reeder (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Neville Nicholls (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Amanda Lynch

Brief description The dynamics of subtropical anticyclones and the connection to drought, heatwaves and bushfires in southern Australia. The aim of the project is to understand the dynamics of anticyclones (high pressure systems) in the region of southern Australia. The study of anticyclones in the region is important because of their very strong connection to rainfall in the winter, and heatwaves and bushfires in the summer, and because so little work has been done on understanding what is the defining feature of the climate of southern Australia. Understanding what controls the location and strength of these features will go a long way to explaining how the climate of southern Australia will change in a warmer world.

Funding Amount $556,800

Funding Scheme Super Science Fellowships

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