Research Fronts

Atmospheric Rivers in the Australia–Asian Region

This Research Front presents six papers resulting from a collaborative project between the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the China Meteorological Administration. The papers offer a comprehensive analysis of atmospheric rivers (ARs) in the Australian-Asian region. The results from this collaborative project provide convincing evidence of the value of applying AR diagnostics to gain a better understanding of atmospheric moisture transports affecting our weather and climate. The studies also show the potential of using ARs to improve model rainfall forecasts.

Bureau of Meteorology Annual R&D Workshop 2019

The Bureau of Meteorology’s 31st annual research and development workshop was held in Melbourne, in November 2019 and had the theme ‘Forecasting for the Future: New science for improved weather, water, ocean and climate services’. The workshop brought together experts from across these fields to discuss ways they could work together to provide the Australian and international community with improved services and improved decision-making abilities, resulting in greater impact and value. This Research Front presents five papers drawn from the presentations relating to the workshop themes.

Antarctic Ozone Hole

This Research Front focuses on both the assessment of specific periods in the last two decades and the impact of planetary waves on the Antarctic ozone hole.