Applying chaos to the weather

The mind-bending theory helps us to get more of a handle on our planet’s complex atmosphere

Our complex systems

The Earth’s weather system is incredibly complex, with many different particles interacting in a variety of ways.

Jet streams

These fast-moving channels of air affect the weather in different parts of the world depending on their speed, latitude and movement.

Chaos solves the weather

Chaos theory attempts to explain underlying patterns in this seemingly random maelstrom of data.

Eyes on Earth

Many satellites in orbit have been launched to view our weather from above and on a grander scale.

Temperature, pressure and wind speed

Even small variations in temperature, pressure or wind speed can build up into big differences elsewhere on the planet.