Real-time Multivariate MJO index
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The Real-time Multivariate MJO index is a widely used diagnostic tool that quantifies the strength and phase of the Madden–Julian Oscillation using combined atmospheric and oceanic variables.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Real-time Multivariate MJO index canonical | 2 |
| OLR-based MJO index | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Real-time Multivariate MJO index Context triple: [Madden–Julian Oscillation, hasIndex, Real-time Multivariate MJO index]
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Multivariate ENSO Index
The Multivariate ENSO Index is a composite climate indicator that tracks the strength and phase of El Niño–Southern Oscillation events using multiple atmospheric and oceanic variables.
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Global Data-processing and Forecasting System
The Global Data-processing and Forecasting System is an international meteorological infrastructure that collects, processes, and distributes weather and climate data to support global forecasting and early warning services.
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Madden–Julian Oscillation
The Madden–Julian Oscillation is a large-scale tropical atmospheric pattern characterized by eastward-moving pulses of enhanced and suppressed rainfall that strongly influence global weather and climate variability on intraseasonal timescales.
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National Meteorological Telecommunication Networks
National Meteorological Telecommunication Networks are country-level systems that collect, process, and exchange meteorological data and forecasts, feeding into and operating within the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Telecommunication System.
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E.
Southern Annular Mode variability
Southern Annular Mode variability refers to fluctuations in the dominant pattern of atmospheric pressure and westerly wind strength encircling Antarctica, which strongly influence Southern Hemisphere climate and ocean circulation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Real-time Multivariate MJO index Target entity description: The Real-time Multivariate MJO index is a widely used diagnostic tool that quantifies the strength and phase of the Madden–Julian Oscillation using combined atmospheric and oceanic variables.
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A.
Multivariate ENSO Index
The Multivariate ENSO Index is a composite climate indicator that tracks the strength and phase of El Niño–Southern Oscillation events using multiple atmospheric and oceanic variables.
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B.
Global Data-processing and Forecasting System
The Global Data-processing and Forecasting System is an international meteorological infrastructure that collects, processes, and distributes weather and climate data to support global forecasting and early warning services.
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C.
Madden–Julian Oscillation
The Madden–Julian Oscillation is a large-scale tropical atmospheric pattern characterized by eastward-moving pulses of enhanced and suppressed rainfall that strongly influence global weather and climate variability on intraseasonal timescales.
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D.
National Meteorological Telecommunication Networks
National Meteorological Telecommunication Networks are country-level systems that collect, process, and exchange meteorological data and forecasts, feeding into and operating within the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Telecommunication System.
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E.
Southern Annular Mode variability
Southern Annular Mode variability refers to fluctuations in the dominant pattern of atmospheric pressure and westerly wind strength encircling Antarctica, which strongly influence Southern Hemisphere climate and ocean circulation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Madden–Julian Oscillation index
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atmospheric–oceanic diagnostic tool ⓘ climate index ⓘ |
| abbreviation | RMM ⓘ |
| amplitudeDefinition | square root of (RMM1 squared plus RMM2 squared) ⓘ |
| amplitudeThreshold | 1.0 ⓘ |
| assumes |
removal of interannual variability such as ENSO
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removal of seasonal cycle ⓘ |
| basedOn |
combined atmospheric variables
ⓘ
combined oceanic variables ⓘ |
| category |
climatology
ⓘ
meteorology ⓘ |
| dataSource |
operational analysis data
ⓘ
reanalysis data ⓘ |
| defines | eight MJO phases ⓘ |
| developedFor | operational real-time use ⓘ |
| fullName | Real-time Multivariate Madden–Julian Oscillation index ⓘ |
| hasAlternative |
OLR-based MJO index
ⓘ
linked to:
Real-time Multivariate MJO index
velocity potential–based MJO index ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
RMM1
ⓘ
RMM2 ⓘ |
| introducedBy |
Harry H. Hendon
ⓘ
Matthew C. Wheeler ⓘ |
| isComputedFrom |
daily anomalies
ⓘ
empirical orthogonal function analysis ⓘ equatorially averaged fields ⓘ |
| phaseDefinition | arctangent of RMM2 over RMM1 ⓘ |
| phaseSpaceDimension | two-dimensional ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
diagnosis of MJO phase and amplitude
ⓘ
real-time monitoring of the Madden–Julian Oscillation ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2004 ⓘ |
| publishedIn | Monthly Weather Review ⓘ |
| quantifies |
phase of the Madden–Julian Oscillation
ⓘ
strength of the Madden–Julian Oscillation ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Madden–Julian Oscillation
ⓘ
tropical intraseasonal variability ⓘ |
| represents | eastward propagation of tropical convection ⓘ |
| shortName | RMM index ⓘ |
| spatialDomain |
around the equator
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tropical belt ⓘ |
| timeResolution | daily ⓘ |
| usedFor |
climate diagnostics
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forecast model verification ⓘ subseasonal prediction ⓘ tropical–extratropical teleconnection studies ⓘ |
| usesVariable |
outgoing longwave radiation
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zonal wind at 200 hPa ⓘ zonal wind at 850 hPa ⓘ |
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linked to: Real-time Multivariate MJO index