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Dynamic Coupling of Ocean-Atmosphere-Land Research Program (DCOP)

Philippines

[ Purpose ]

One of the major characteristics of tropical climate is monsoon due to the seasonal change of wind and rainfall between continent and ocean. The activity of summer monsoon in the Philippines has a strong influence in Japan summer climate. The objective of our study is to understand the mechanism of summer monsoon in the Philippines through in situ observations.

[ Data ]

·Surface Meteorology
·Radiosonde

·Radiosonde taken at Mactan (Cebu) during VPREX2010