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content  GFDL Research  GFDL is engaged in comprehensive long
lead-time research fundamental to NOAA's mission. The goal of
this research is to expand the scientific understanding of past,
present and future interactions among physical, chemical,
geological, and biological processes that govern the Earth as a
system. GFDL scientists mathematically model systems so that
they can be studied by computer simulation methods.  Our
scientists work to improve our understanding of the structure,
variability, predictability, stability, and sensitivity of
weather and climate. The lab's research sheds light on the
dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean, their interaction, and how
they influence -- and are influenced by -- various trace
constituents. Using high-resolution coupled climate models, GFDL
is developing prediction systems for climate extremes on time
scales of seasons to decades. GFDL has begun developing a new,
more comprehensive coupled climate model to