Defining metrics of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation in global climate models

As the dominant mode of variability in the tropical stratosphere, the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) has been subject to extensive research. Though there is a well-developed theory of this phenomenon being forced by wave–mean flow interaction, simulating the QBO adequately in global climate mo...

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Main Authors: V. Schenzinger, S. Osprey, L. Gray, N. Butchart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-06-01
Series:Geoscientific Model Development
Online Access:http://www.geosci-model-dev.net/10/2157/2017/gmd-10-2157-2017.pdf