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North Atlantic Oscillation Question

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:43 pm
by Ptarmigan
How does one determine a neutral, negative, and positive NAO?

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:46 pm
by wxmann_91
NAO is calculated by taking the difference between the Iceland and Azores SLP readings.

Higher pressure in Iceland, -NAO, lower pressure, +NAO.