Understanding climate drivers

Overview

This package has been designed as an introduction to some of the factors that influence Australia’s climate.

This package has been developed with information from the Forewarned is Forearmed project and the Northern Australia Climate Program.

Learning objectives

At the completion of this module you will:

Understand the main climate drivers that influence Australian weather.
Understand how each climate driver affects parts of Australia differently.
Have a base level of knowledge about how climate drivers interact with each other.

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Introduction

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Climate drivers

What are climate drivers?

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)

Southern Annular Mode (SAM)

Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)

Sub-tropical Ridge (STR)

East Coast Low-Pressure (ECLs)

Conclusion

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Wrap up survey – Understanding climate drivers

About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities. Through it's subsidiary companies, MLA also accelerates innovation across the value chain and delivers the industry’s integrity and on-farm quality assurance programs. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in all eLearning modules. However, MLA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the training packages. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. MLA accepts no liability for any losses incurred if you rely solely on this material and excludes all liability as a result of reliance by any person on such information or advice. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all rights are expressly reserved. Requests for further authorisation should be directed to the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059 or info@mla.com.au. © Meat & Livestock Australia 2020 ABN 39 081 678 364. MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support the research and development detailed in this eLearning module.

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