Provides operational multi-model ensemble seasonal climate predictions by combining outputs from leading global climate prediction centres to improve seasonal forecast skill.
APCC Multi-Model Ensemble (MME)
Link To DSS: https://www.apcc21.org/
Developer: Asia-Pacific Climate Center under the Korea Meteorological Administration
Stage Of Maturity: Mature
- Coverage: Global, Regional (Asia-Pacific)
- Climate Timescales Covered: Seasonal
Strengths
- Asia-Pacific regional focus
- Multi-model consensus improves reliability
- Operationally updated
- Includes forecast verification products
- Supports regional climate outlook forums
Weaknesses
- Global-scale outputs require national interpretation
- Limited direct decision-support functionality
- Requires understanding of probabilistic forecasting
Synergies
- Provides seasonal forecast guidance that can be incorporated into FOCUS.
- Complements global guidance from IRI Seasonal Forecasts, NMME, and WMO S2S MME.
- Supports seasonal outlook development through SASCOF and national forecasting workflows.
- Supplies forecast inputs for downstream decision support systems.