Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
Precipitation and Co-precipitation01:17

Precipitation and Co-precipitation

Precipitation and coprecipitation methods can be used to separate a mixture of ions in a solution. In qualitative inorganic analysis, ions that form sparingly soluble precipitates with the same reagent are separated based on the differences in solubility products. For example, consider the separation of Cu(II) and Fe(II) ions by precipitation as insoluble sulfides. First, copper(II) sulfide is precipitated by the addition of acidic H2S, where the dissociation of H2S is suppressed. Adding H2S...
What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
Precipitation Processes01:12

Precipitation Processes

The experimental conditions in a gravimetric analysis should be optimized to maximize the particle size and purity of the obtained precipitate. Ideally, the concentration of the precipitating reagent should be low with effective stirring to maintain low relative supersaturation for the growth of large crystals. In homogeneous precipitation, the precipitant is slowly generated by a chemical reaction in the solution to avoid local reagent excesses. For example, urea decomposes gradually to...
Prediction Intervals01:03

Prediction Intervals

The interval estimate of any variable is known as the prediction interval. It helps decide if a point estimate is dependable.
However, the point estimate is most likely not the exact value of the population parameter, but close to it. After calculating point estimates, we construct interval estimates, called confidence intervals or prediction intervals. This prediction interval comprises a range of values unlike the point estimate and is a better predictor of the observed sample value, y. 
The...
What is Weather?01:07

What is Weather?

Overview

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Approaching 1.5 °C: how will we know we've reached this crucial warming mark?

Nature·2023
Same author

Recent decadal weakening of the summer Eurasian westerly jet attributable to anthropogenic aerosol emissions.

Nature communications·2022
Same author

Limits on determining the skill of North Atlantic Ocean decadal predictions.

Nature communications·2018
Same author

Forecast cooling of the Atlantic subpolar gyre and associated impacts.

Geophysical research letters·2015
Same author

Do seasonal-to-decadal climate predictions underestimate the predictability of the real world?

Geophysical research letters·2015
Same author

Decadal climate prediction (project GCEP).

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2008
Same journal

Inverse FIP effect plasma in the solar atmosphere: a synthesis of current understanding and new insights from AR 11967.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
Same journal

Signs of sulfur fractionation under high magnetic field strength.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
Same journal

First ionization potential fractionation of sulfur observed with spectral imaging of the coronal environment.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
Same journal

Chromospheric dynamics and turbulence regulate the solar FIP effect.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
Same journal

Exploring the link between wave activity in the photospheric velocity driver and the FIP bias in the solar corona.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
Same journal

Radiative hydrodynamic simulations of first ionization potential fractionation in solar flares.

Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

A Method of Trigonometric Modelling of Seasonal Variation Demonstrated with Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Data
10:46

A Method of Trigonometric Modelling of Seasonal Variation Demonstrated with Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Data

Published on: December 9, 2015

Climate predictability in the second year.

Leon Hermanson1, Rowan T Sutton

  • 1Department of Meteorology, Walker Institute, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6BB, UK. k.l.hermanson@reading.ac.uk

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|December 18, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Ocean heat content anomalies influence climate predictability. While surface temperatures and precipitation are typically predictable only seasonally, certain conditions allow for up to two-year climate predictions in specific regions.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026

A Method of Trigonometric Modelling of Seasonal Variation Demonstrated with Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Data
10:46

A Method of Trigonometric Modelling of Seasonal Variation Demonstrated with Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Data

Published on: December 9, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Climate Science
  • Oceanography
  • Atmospheric Science

Background:

  • Ocean heat content (OHC) anomalies are a key factor influencing climate variability.
  • Understanding the predictability of climate is crucial for adaptation and mitigation strategies.
  • Coupled atmosphere-ocean models are essential tools for investigating climate dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the predictability of climate stemming from ocean heat content anomalies.
  • To assess the potential for extended climate prediction beyond seasonal time scales.
  • To identify specific climate variables and regions exhibiting longer-term predictability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the HadCM3 coupled atmosphere-ocean model for simulations.
  • Employed an ensemble of twentieth-century simulations to generate initial conditions.
  • Conducted case studies with distinct regional OHC anomalies in key ocean basins.

Main Results:

  • Surface temperatures and precipitation generally show predictability only on seasonal time scales.
  • Identified potential predictability of tropical precipitation, European surface temperatures, and North Atlantic sea-level pressure up to two years ahead.
  • Demonstrated that predictable climate variables and regions vary across different case studies.

Conclusions:

  • Ocean heat content anomalies can provide valuable information for extending climate predictability.
  • Specific regional OHC anomalies offer potential for skillful climate predictions beyond seasonal forecasts.
  • Further research into regional OHC impacts is warranted for improved climate prediction capabilities.