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Record Search Query: [Science_Parameters: Science_Category='EARTH SCIENCE', Science_Topic='LAND SURFACE', Science_Term='LAND USE/LAND COVER']

Scandanavia (SCAND) Teleconnection Patterns from NOAA/Climate Prediction Center
Entry ID: NOAA_NWS_CPC_SCAND

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Summary
Abstract: [Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ ]

The Scandinavia pattern (SCAND) consists of a primary circulation center which spans Scandinavia and large portions of the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia. Two additional weaker centers with opposite sign to the Scandinavia center are located over western Europe and over the Mongolia/ western China sector. The Scandinavia ... View entire text
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Caption Description:  Plotted historical SCAND Pattern

Ancillary Keywords
Scandanavia Pattern
climate index
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Distribution_Media: online www
Distribution_Format: ascii
Fees: none
Personnel
ED O'LENIC
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: Ed.Olenic at noaa.gov
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Publications/References
Barnston, A.G., and R.E. Livezey, 1987: Classification, seasonality
and persistence of low - frequency atmospheric circulation
patterns. Mon. Wea. Rev., 115, 1083-1126.

Wallace J.M., and D.S. Gutzler, 1981: Teleconnections in the
geopotential height field during the Northern hemisphere
Winter. Mon. Wea. Rev., 109, 784-812.
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