AN OBJECTIVE SCHEME FOR LONG-RANGE FORECASTS

An objective scheme for forecasting the long-range atmospheric circulation patterns over Asia by a synoptic-statistical method is described.The scheme is based on the division of natural synoptic season (NSS) and classification of the circulation patterns for each NSS by statistical methods.The emphasis for this scheme is laid on the selection of predictor variables on the basis of understanding the physical processes in the atmosphere.It is pointed that the long-range forecast using empirical methods is feasible.