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Predictability, Predictions, and Applications Interface Panel

The Predictability, Predictions, and Applications Interface (PPAI) Panel's mission is to foster improved practices in the provision, validation and uses of climate information and forecasts through coordinated participation within the US and international climate science and applications communities. The panel is comprised of up to 12 experts from the scientific community, each serving a 4-year term. New panelists are selected annually by the Scientific Steering Committee based on nominations submitted through an open call for new members each winter.

 

Predictability, Predictions, and Applications Interface (PPAI) Panel
Member nameInstitutionTerm through
Michelle L'Heureux, Co-chairNOAA Climate Prediction CenterMarch 2025
Dillon Amaya, Co-chairNOAA Physical Sciences LaboratoryMarch 2026
Weston AndersonUniversity of MarylandMarch 2027
Marybeth ArcodiaColorado State UniversityMarch 2029 
John CallahanNOAA National Ocean ServiceMarch 2025
Jason FurtadoUniversity of OklahomaMarch 2026
Sanjiv KumarAuburn UniversityMarch 2026
Sarah LarsonNorth Carolina State UniversityMarch 2027
Dan LiBoston UniversityMarch 2027
Maria Janeth Molina

University of Maryland/NSF NCAR

March 2029
Erin TowlerNOAA Physical Sciences LaboratoryMarch 2025
Baoqiang XiangNOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory/UCARMarch 2026

 

Terms of Reference

  • Review, prioritize, and coordinate US research plans to understand predictability of the oceans and climate on sub-seasonal, seasonal-to-interannual, decade-to-century and longer time scales.
  • Advise US CLIVAR on research priorities, gaps, and milestones to advance ocean and climate predictions and projections through improved evaluation, and better quantification and communication of skill and uncertainty.
  • Advocate for new funding opportunities and national and international activities to advance in prediction and predictability research, understand user needs, and develop decision support capabilities.
  • Coordinate US CLIVAR efforts to communicate with operational and decision-making communities on improved understanding of ocean and climate phenomena and predictability and on implementation of this understanding in their activities.
  • Liaise with other US CLIVAR panels and Working Groups to ensure predictability, prediction, and applications are part of their efforts.