Application of MJO dynamics-oriented diagnostics to CMIP5 models

Realistic simulation of Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) propagation in coupled global climate models remains a common problem. In this study, the ability of 20 coupled models from Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5) in simulating MJO is examined using dynamics-oriented diagnostics. The diagnostics focus on dynamic and thermodynamic structures of MJOs on three dimensions, which help to identify the shortcomings of models and...