Decadal scale research involves studying trends, patterns, and changes in various phenomena over a period of ten years. This research area often involves analyzing long-term data sets to identify and understand trends that occur on a decadal timescale. Decadal scale research can be applied to a wide range of disciplines, including climate science, ecology, economics, and sociology. By studying trends over a decade, researchers can gain valuable insights into how various systems and processes evolve over time and how they may be influenced by external factors.