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  • Nonlinear dynamical systems
  • Climate science
  • Meteorology

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  • Weather and climate predictability are explored through nonlinear dynamical systems.
  • Current limitations in weather forecasting are due to sensitive dependence on initial conditions and model imperfections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss past developments in weather and climate predictability.
  • To present challenges and opportunities for long-range climate prediction.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems.
  • Examination of slowly varying climate components (sea surface temperature, soil moisture, snow cover, sea ice).
  • Investigation of nonlinear oscillations (Madden-Julian Oscillation, monsoon intraseasonal oscillations, El Niño-Southern Oscillation).

Main Results:

  • Predictability of instantaneous weather states is limited to less than 10 days.
  • Slowly varying components and nonlinear oscillations offer potential for extended-range climate prediction.
  • Phase space reconstruction models show improved prediction of monsoon intraseasonal oscillations.

Conclusions:

  • Nonlinear dynamics govern weather and climate predictability.
  • Identifying and utilizing slowly varying components and oscillations are key to advancing long-range climate forecasting.
  • Advanced modeling techniques enhance the prediction of climate oscillations.