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Role of the quasi-biennial oscillation in alleviating biases in the semi-annual oscillation
Aleena M. Jaison
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Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
now at: Department of Physics, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Lesley J. Gray
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, Oxford, United Kingdom
Scott M. Osprey
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, Oxford, United Kingdom
Jeff R. Knight
Met Office Hadley Centre, Exeter, United Kingdom
Martin B. Andrews
Met Office Hadley Centre, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Short summary
Models have biases in semi-annual oscillation (SAO) representation, mainly due to insufficient eastward wave forcing. We examined if the bias is from increased wave absorption due to circulation biases in the low–middle stratosphere. Alleviating biases at lower altitudes improves the SAO, but substantial bias remains. Alternative methods like gravity wave parameterization changes should be explored to enhance the modelled SAO, potentially improving sudden stratospheric warming predictability.
Models have biases in semi-annual oscillation (SAO) representation, mainly due to insufficient...
