Physical Oceanography Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/phod/ Preparing the nation for change by studying the ocean, earth & atmosphere Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:39:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 /wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOAA_logo_512x512-150x150.png Physical Oceanography Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/phod/ 32 32 AOML Presents: 12 days of Research /aoml-presents-12-days-of-research/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:33:50 +0000 /?p=103107 As 2025 comes to an end, NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is proud to present a recap of some of our research accomplishments, creative tools, and significant impacts. Enjoy our “12 days of research” series where we highlight the vital work AOML is conducting to protect life, property, and our natural resources. 

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]]> Inside the Storm: Meet the NOAA team behind hurricane research /meet-the-noaa-team-behind-hurricane-research/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:55:54 +0000 /?p=103215 Hurricanes are among some of the most destructive natural disasters and pose major risks to coastlines. Given warming oceans, increasing storm intensities, and population growth, advancing hurricane research is vital for tracking storms and predicting their strengths and landfalls. A complex team, from program managers to meteorologists, is essential for successfully predicting, observing, and forecasting […]

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]]> Extending forecasts for extreme events /extending-forecasts-for-extreme-events/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:50:50 +0000 /?p=102821 Extreme weather events are difficult to predict, causing loss of life and immense damage. Due to this, NOAA has significant interest in extending the forecast lead times for these events by advancing forecasting capabilities.

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]]> World first: Mini ocean robot collects data in a Category 5 hurricane /mini-ocean-robot-collects-data-in-category-5-hurricane/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:26:48 +0000 /?p=102645 NOAA and Oshen robots bring back key wind and pressure data from Hurricane Humberto A small, wind–powered ocean robot became the first uncrewed surface vehicle to capture and transmit data from inside a Category 5 hurricane on Sunday, September 28, as part of research by NOAA, the United Kingdom-based robotics company, Oshen, and the University […]

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]]> Scientist at AOML selected as member of NOAA in the Caribbean Executive Team /scientist-at-aoml-selected-as-member-of-noaa-in-the-caribbean-executive-team/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:40:58 +0000 /?p=102263 Jen McWhorter, Ph.D., a Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science (CIMAS) Assistant Scientist with AOML’s Ocean Biogeochemistry and Physical Oceanography teams, has been selected to serve a one year term as a member of the NOAA in the Caribbean Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, McWhorter will help provide strategic direction […]

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]]> Atlantic Niño/Niña modulates typhoon landfall risk in East and Southeast Asia /atlantic-nino-nina-modulates-typhoon-landfall-risk-in-east-and-southeast-asia/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:11:15 +0000 /?p=102089 A new study led by AOML and CIMAS scientists further shows that the impacts of Atlantic Niño/Niña on tropical cyclones are not limited to the Atlantic basin (i.e., hurricanes), but also extend to the western North Pacific basin (i.e., typhoons) through inter-basin teleconnections. 

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]]> Ensuring continuity: A new method for Florida Current transport observations /ensuring-continuity-a-new-method-for-florida-current-transport-observations/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:41:56 +0000 /?p=101918 The flow of the Florida Current, one of the most powerful ocean currents in the world, has been measured by a submarine telecommunications cable between Florida and the Bahamas since 1982. Unfortunately, this record was interrupted in November 2023 due to a mechanical failure of the cable. Building on prior research, a new study presents an alternative method to continue providing the Florida Current daily transport estimates until the cable can be repaired. 

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]]> Record warm ocean temperatures fuel longest-lasting 2023 US heatwave /record-warm-ocean-temperatures-fuel-longest-lasting-2023-us-heatwave/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:51:52 +0000 /?p=101685 Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. In a new study published in Nature Communications, scientists found a link between the long-lasting 2023 heatwave over the southwest US and Mexico and the record warm sea surface temperatures in both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. 

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]]> New study reveals record heat and rapid cooling in equatorial Atlantic in 2024 /new-study-reveals-record-heat-and-rapid-cooling-in-equatorial-atlantic-in-2024/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:59:33 +0000 /?p=101533 Originally published as an official press release on the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School’s newsroom website. Atlantic Niño/Niña events can influence hurricane development, but they can be difficult to predict. A new study sheds light on the oceanic chain reaction that can trigger these events, potentially improving our ability to forecast them. A new study […]

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]]> Ocean Month: Exploring and understanding our ocean through research cruises /ocean-month-exploring-and-understanding-our-ocean-through-research-cruises/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:38:18 +0000 /?p=101226 Research cruises are essential for scientists to collect data, deploy instrumentation, and maintain ocean observing systems. NOAA regularly conducts research at sea to study the ocean and atmosphere, advancing our understanding of the ocean, monitoring ocean conditions, and ensuring sustainable fisheries and healthy marine habitats. These expeditions provide essential data for weather prediction, ocean acidification […]

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