Ocean-Atmosphere Climate Research Group (OAC)
Understanding Air-Sea Interactions in Climate Variability
Air-sea interaction refers to the critical processes through which the atmosphere and the ocean influence one another; it spans a wide range of spatial scales—from ocean basins and global to local scales—and corresponding temporal scales. We are conducting studies to understand short-term climate variability phenomena such as ENSO and Indian Ocean Dipole. However, air-sea interaction is a process that is not only involved in these short-term climate variability phenomena but also plays a significant role in related phenomena such as the Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation, the Madden-Julian Oscillation, and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation. By conducting simultaneous observations of the ocean and atmosphere, primarily through field observations, and by developing technologies for such observations, we aim to grasp the reality of air-sea interaction and advance our understanding of related phenomena, including short-term climate variability. We will also promote research on associated phenomena caused by teleconnections and changes in ocean and atmospheric circulation.