Ocean-atmosphere interaction plays a dominant role in the Earth System Model (ESM) and ocean climate. Particularly, the role of ocean on the atmosphere has a significant impact on the climate variability. This course will review the background and physics of ocean dynamics and ocean-atmosphere interaction from the aspects of regional and global models across different time scales. The most state-of-the art research of ocean-atmosphere interaction and recent progress of ocean climate research, including Pacific and Atlantic climate variability, will be further addressed.

Introduction fundamental backgrounds Local air-sea interaction Bjerknes feedback and ENSO Wind-evaporation-SST feedback and Pacific variability Cloud feedback Water vapor feedback Revisit global view of climate and ocean’s role Climate and variability in other basins-Atlantic and Indian Ocean Climate prediction Ocean fine structure’s impact - front and eddies Marine heatwave and Ocean Biogeochemistry

College math and physics classes, general knowledge of atmospheric sciences. Introduction of Physical Oceanography, Earth System Model (recommended but not required), Environmental Fluid Mechanics (recommended but not required), or consent of the Instructors.