Strange Attractor

In the Recurring Rossby Wave Train pattern correlation phase space, each point represents a possible instantaneous state of the system. See image below.


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A solution of the governing equations is represented by a point traveling along a trajectory in the phase space. A single point in phase space determines the entire future trajectory, providing a composite of potential future weather and climate outcomes. See image below.


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For more information on chaotic quantity, please visit the linked paper (Zeng et al 1993). If there are any questions, comments, or suggestions on the material presented please let me know. Thank you for reading.