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Study uncovers why record cold spells persist in a warming world

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study led by CAS Institute of Atmospheric Physics investigates the paradox of these record-breaking cold spells and assesses future risks in a changing climate. The study reveals that human-induced climate change is actually weakening extreme cold events but also highlights that while extreme cold events are becoming less common, they have not disappeared entirely.

Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science

Machine learning boosts accuracy of solar power forecasts

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences explores how machine learning and statistical techniques can refine forecasts of photovoltaic by correcting errors in weather models.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Data-driven networks influence convective-scale ensemble weather forecasts

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Data-driven networks influence convective-scale ensemble weather forecasts

Journal: Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters

Optimal coupling heights improve surface-atmosphere modeling

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Weather, climate and hydrometeorology forecasts require accurate surface-atmosphere coupled modeling, but arbitrary reference heights have been used in computing surface turbulent fluxes. A team of atmospheric scientists have found optimal coupling heights for improved surface-atmosphere modeling.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Researchers enhance flood season rainfall predictions by combining machine learning and climate system model

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent study has employed machine learning (ML) algorithms to address the nonlinear challenges faced by traditional models in predicting flood season rainfall, resulting in significant improvements in accuracy.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Methods enhance tornado damage surveys, reducing uncertainties in records

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A paper summarizes methods that may reduce uncertainties in tornado records.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

An eye-opening year of extreme weather and climate

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The year 2024 is on-track to be the hottest on record, and with it came some of the most challenging extreme weather conditions the modern world has witnessed.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Sea surface temperatures and deeper water temperatures reached a new record high in 2024

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has found that ocean warming in 2024 has led to new record high temperatures. The ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2000 meters.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Unraveling the physics behind severe flash floods in Indonesia's new capital on March 15-16, 2022

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international research team from Indonesia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Australia has identified mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) as the primary cause of the heavy rainfall on March 15-16, 2022 in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

Unveiling hidden climate dynamics: Researchers use mathematics of optimal transport to decode 21st-century climate change

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An interdisciplinary collaboration has redefined how we study climate change by introducing a new perspective on extreme events and probability distribution shifts.

Journal: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences

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