Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Models

Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Models are advanced computer simulations that integrate the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere and oceans. They help scientists understand and predict climate patterns by accounting for how ocean temperatures, currents, and weather systems influence each other. By modeling these complex exchanges, such as heat transfer and moisture movement, these models improve forecasts of phenomena like hurricanes, climate change, and El Niño events. They are essential tools for studying the Earth's climate system holistically, capturing the dynamic feedbacks between the atmosphere and ocean to provide more accurate and reliable predictions.