Exploring the Madden-Julian Oscillation's Influence on Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate Variability

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Background

The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is a critical component of tropical atmospheric dynamics, playing a significant role in influencing weather and climate variability, particularly over the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The MJO is characterized by large-scale convective activity that travels eastward, impacting various atmospheric and oceanic phenomena such as the Indian Summer Monsoon and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Despite its recognized importance, many questions remain unresolved about the intricate mechanisms that govern the MJO and its influence on global climate patterns.

Recent studies have made strides in uncovering the complex interactions between the MJO and other climate modes, such as Equatorial Rossby waves and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Advances in remote sensing and modeling have contributed to a better understanding of the MJO's effects on convective organization and its broader influence on weather events. However, challenges persist in accurately predicting the MJO's behavior due to the intricate dynamics involved.

This Research Topic aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the MJO's influence on atmospheric and oceanic processes to enhance the predictability of weather and climate patterns. By improving our knowledge of the MJO, we can refine climate models, leading to more accurate short-term weather forecasts and long-term climate projections.

To gather further insights in MJO-related studies, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Advances in modeling and prediction of the MJO and related effects on climate variability
• Interactions between the MJO and regional climate phenomena
• The impact of the MJO on extreme weather events
• The role of the MJO in modulating monsoonal systems
• Coupling mechanisms between the MJO and oceanic processes

We are seeking diverse contributions including original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address these critical aspects of the Madden-Julian Oscillation.

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This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

  • Brief Research Report
  • Data Report
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Methods
  • Mini Review
  • Opinion
  • Original Research
  • Perspective
  • Policy Brief
  • Review
  • Technology and Code

Keywords: madden–julian oscillation (MJO), tropical intraseasonal variability, convective organization, air–sea interaction, indian summer monsoon, ENSO, indian ocean dipole (IOD), subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) prediction

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