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CICAR- The Role of Orography on the North American Monsoon Onset and Interannual Variability

Project Leader:
Dr. Ming Fang Ting

Earth Institute Contact: Dr. Ming Fang Ting

Additional External Researchers:
Liang Xin-Zhong

Description:
The goal of this project is to develop a better understanding of the onset and interannual variability mechanisms for the North American Monsoon system (NAM). In particular, we are interested in the role of North American topography in the NAM rainfall onset and interannual variability.

EI Unit:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

Cross Cutting Themes:
Climate and Society

Core Disciplines:
Earth Sciences

Collaborating Institutions:
University of Illinois

Funding Agency:
NOAA

Last Modified: 12-31-1969