2006 NAME Program Deployment
The NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories, Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) is currently setting
up their third field study to monitor annual variability as part of the North American Monsoon
Experiment (NAME). From July through September 2006, PSL instrumentation in Estación Obispo,
Mexico will collect a variety of surface data including air temperature, wind speed/direction, heat flux,
relative humidity, soil moisture, and cloud heights.
Background:
The North American Monsoon is an annual system of high pressure originating in the Gulf of California
that brings rainfall from July-September to the southwestern United States. NAME is a multi-year
international science program with significant funding from NOAA, which was designed to improve
model simulations and predictions of the North American Monsoon through collection of a broad set
of meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic data.
Significance:
Improved computer models of the North American Monsoon can be analyzed in order to increase
understanding of the Monsoon's intricate climate processes and improve forecasting capabilities.
This research supports NOAA's mission goal of understanding climate variability and change to enhance
society's ability to plan and respond.
| Contact: Clark King | More Information: NAME Web Site |