Statistical post-processing of dynamical surface air temperature seasonal predictions using the leading ocean-forced spatial patterns

• Main Author: Gheti, Rares
• Other Authors: Hai Lin (Internal/Cosupervisor2), Jacques F Derome (Internal/Supervisor)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: McGill University 2008
• Subjects: Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences; Pacific; Soi; North Atlantic; North Atlantic oscillation
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=18670

A statistical approach is used to correct dynamical forecasts of seasonal-mean temperatures at the earth's surface (SAT) and at 850 hPa (T850) from a global dynamical model (GCM3). In essence, the approach aims to correct systematic errors in the model's response to the two main patterns o...