- To be responsible to the VAMOS Panel for the
formation of a
detailed
scientific plan and conceptual design of an international project
(Monsoon
Experiment South America) to investigate the variability and
predictability of the South American monsoon system (SAMS) in the
context
of global climate variability and change, and predictability.
- To develop an implementation plan for a MESA project for
consideration
by the VAMOS Panel.
- To coordinate and promote interactions amongst
meteorologists,
oceanographers and hydrologists from interested nations to work on SAMS
problems.
- To oversee the implementation of a MESA project.
- To advise the VAMOS modeling group on modeling
investigations that need
to be carried out to meet MESA objectives.
- To work closely and coordinate with other national,
regional and
international projects and organizations interested in this area of
research, e.g. the IAI, IRI,
US-CLIVAR, GEWEX and START.
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