Intraseasonal Variability in the Atmosphere-Ocean Climate System - Lau, William K.-M. a Waliser, Duane E.

Improving the reliability of long-range forecasts of natural disasters, such as severe weather, droughts and floods, in North America, South America, Africa and the Asian/Australasian monsoon regions is of vital importance to the livelihood of millions of people who are affected by these events.