monsoondriven
Monsoon-driven is an adjective used in climatology and related fields to describe processes that are largely controlled by the seasonal monsoon circulation. The term is commonly applied to rainfall patterns, hydrology, agriculture, and ecological systems in regions where the monsoon dominates the climate, particularly South Asia, parts of Africa, and the Americas. A monsoon-driven system exhibits a pronounced seasonal reversal of winds and a wet season accompanied by substantial rainfall, followed by a dry season as winds reverse.
Mechanism: The driving force is the large land-sea temperature contrast: intense heating of the continental interior
Regional relevance and impacts: In South Asia, the monsoon sustains agriculture and water resources but can
Research and modeling: Scientists study monsoon-driven processes through observations, climate reanalysis, and models to improve regional