ROMS North Atlantic Model
• Low NAO simulation loses excess heat as
compared to High NAO simulation
• Is the NCEP climatology overestimating the
heat loss in the system ?
High NAO Model Simulation using SOC Climatology (1980-1993), January 6
Low NAO Model Simulation using NCEP Climatology (1963-1971), January 6
North Atlantic Model
Simulation January 6.
by McGillicuddy et. al
Source: www.whoi.edu