Mechanical analysis reveals ocean weather's impact on global climate
Scientists have discovered a direct link between ocean weather systems and global climate, using a mechanical analysis approach instead of statistical methods. The study, led by researchers at the University of Rochester, found that oceanic weather patterns interact with climate scales, with energy transfer occurring in a pattern that mirrors the global atmospheric circulation. The researchers also identified the role of the intertropical convergence zone in producing ocean turbulence. This mechanistic analysis provides a promising framework for understanding the climate system and its connection to extreme weather events.