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Subseasonal to seasonal forecasting

Weather predictions that cover a timeframe beyond typical short-range forecasts (a few days) but shorter than long-term climate projections, usually spanning from a few weeks to several months ahead.

Pilot project

An experimental program or small-scale initiative designed to test the feasibility or effectiveness of a new approach or idea before a wider implementation.

Atmospheric river

A long, narrow band of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere that can transport large amounts of water vapor across vast distances, often leading to heavy precipitation when it makes landfall.

Hydrologic cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

Authorization of appropriations

A legislative act that permits money to be spent on a specific program or purpose. It sets a maximum amount but does not actually provide the funding; separate appropriations bills are needed to allocate the money.

Atmospheric boundary layer

The lowest part of the atmosphere that is directly influenced by the Earth's surface and responds to changes in surface temperature, moisture, and roughness within about an hour or less.