The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) develops and uses mathematical models and computer simulations to improve our understanding and prediction of the behavior of the atmosphere, the oceans, and climate.

Since 1955 GFDL has set the agenda for much of the world's research on the modeling of global climate change and has played a significant role in the World Meteorological Organization, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments, and the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. GFDL scientists focus on model-building relevant for society, such as hurricane research, prediction, and seasonal forecasting, and understanding global and regional climate change.

• August 11, 2009 Increase in Atlantic Hurricane Numbers Likely Due to Improvements in Monitoring - Records of Atlantic hurricanes seem to show an increase in storm frequency since the late 19th century, but research published this week reveals that the increase in tropical storm and hurricane numbers is likely due to better observations of short-lived storms. Improvements in observational tools and analysis techniques have resulted in more complete storm monitoring and recording systems. Read more
• July 16, 2009 GFDL to Host International AeroCom Workshop - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) will host the 8th annual AeroCom Workshop, featuring seminars and posters related to aerosol research. The event will be held at GFDL, in Princeton, NJ, from October 5-7, 2009. AeroCom is an international initiative of scientists working to advance our understanding of global aerosol and its impact on climate. Read more
• June 19, 2009 GFDL Scientists Prepare to Welcome Lab Review Team - GFDL's research programs will undergo a comprehensive external review, from June 30 to July 2, 2009. Members of the review panel will evaluate the quality, relevance and value of the lab's research to both internal and external interests. Read more

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• September 3, 2009: Professor Dan Jaffe
  News From the Wild West: Update on ozone trends and recent results on Mercury from the Western United States
  Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• September 9, 2009: Isidoro Orlanski
  The Mutual Interaction of Thermal forcing and the Quasi-stationary Circulation.
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• September 16, 2009: Todd Arbetter
  TBA
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• September 23, 2009: Mehmet Ilicak
  TBA
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• September 30, 2009: Joe Kidston
  TBA
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room

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