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CINDY 2011
Background: Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), which is the dominant intraseasonal mode in the tropics, is known as a phenomenon which has a strong impact on not only the tropical climate but also the global climate through the interaction with El Nino, monsoon, tropical cyclone genesis, and so on. Objectives: The aim of the field experiment CINDY2011 is to collect in-situ atmospheric and oceanic data to study MJO over the equatorial Indian Ocean, with a focus on the initiation process. Key scientific issures are 1) evolution of moisture (and moist static energy), 2) relationships between the evolution and meso-scale convective systems, and 3) roles of the equatorial wave and sea surface condition. Observational Plan: Wide-areal observation network will be constructed over the central Indian Ocean with ships, land-based sites, and a mooring array as a multi-national effort. Currently, intensive observation is scheduled from October 2011 to January 2012. Data Policy: CINDY2011/DYNAMO adopts "timely release and free/open sharing data policy" for all data obtained during field campaign. For more information, see http://www.jamstec.go.jp/iorgc/cindy/