COAPS takes interdisciplinary approach to scientific research about ocean-atmosphere interactions
The Earth’s climate is determined by the extremely complex interplay of land masses, waters and the atmosphere. Everything matters: water temperature, clouds, mountains, swamps, waves, wind and so much more. So it only makes sense that when trying to predict where our climate is headed long term — or whether it will rain on your wedding day — the chances of finding answers are much better when scientists who study all of those things work together. That’s the premise of FSU’s Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies — COAPS for short — which describes itself as a research center that "performs interdisciplinary research in ocean-atmosphere-land-ice interactions to increase our understanding of the physical, social and economic consequences of climate variability." Read more.
Recent Publications
Distinct seasonal climate drivers revealed in a network of tree-ring records from Labrador, Canada
(Source: Climate Dynamics)
On the Generation and Salinity Impacts of Intraseasonal Westward Jets in the Equatorial Indian Ocean
(Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans)
Time to Flatten the Curves on COVID-19 and Climate Change. Marketing Can Help
(Source: Journal of Public Policy & Marketing)
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