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Vertical Mixing in the Equatorial Undercurrent
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Vertical mixing in the ocean affects the formation of water masses as well as the vertical distribution of nutrients and dissolved substances. This study is an investigation of the vertical mixing in the Pacific Equatorial ...
GiST: A Stochastic Model for Generating Spatially and Temporally Correlated Daily Rainfall Data
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Weather generators are tools that create synthetic daily weather data over long periods of time. These tools have also been used for downscaling monthly to seasonal climate forecasts, from global and regional circulation ...
ENSO Influences on Agriculture in the Southeastern United States
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: The influence of El Niño?Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on crop production in the southeastern United States was studied to identify crops that are vulnerable to ENSO-related weather variability and therefore likely to benefit ...
Forecasting Drought Using the Agricultural Reference Index for Drought (ARID): A Case Study
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: rought forecasting can aid in developing mitigation strategies and minimizing economic losses. Drought may be forecast using a drought index, which is an indicator of drought. The agricultural reference index for drought ...
Assessing Predictability of Cotton Yields in the Southeastern United States Based on Regional Atmospheric Circulation and Surface Temperatures
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: The potential to predict cotton yields up to one month before planting in the southeastern United States is assessed in this research. To do this, regional atmospheric variables that are related to historic summer rainfall ...
El Niño–Southern Oscillation Impacts on Winter Vegetable Production in Florida
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Florida?s mild winters allow the state to play a vital role in supplying fresh vegetables for U.S. consumers. Producers also benefit from premium prices when low temperatures prevent production in most of the country. This ...