Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics)

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Describing the Evolution of Background Wind Fields in Supercell Environments; a Radar-Based Investigation   Alec Prosser Friday, May 3rd , 2024 NWC 1350 / 3:30 PM Abstract: Numerous research studies over the past two decades have investigated the role of low-level wind shear upon both mesocyclone intensity and tornado likelihood in supercellular […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Mobile Lidar Observations of Supercell Inflow During the TORUS-LItE Field Campaign Bobby Saba NWC 1350 / 3:00 PM   Abstract:   During the Targeted Observations using Radars and UAS of Supercells – Left-flank Intensive Experiment (TORUS – LItE), the National Severe Storms Laboratory operated a single doppler wind lidar (DWL). The […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Lauren Pounds Creating a Database of Observed Soundings from the VORTEX-SE, meso18-19, and PERiLS Field Campaigns to Study Different Southeast US Convective Environments April 26th, 2024 3:30 pm / NWC 1350 Abstract: Observed soundings from field projects in the southeast U.S., including VORTEX-SE (2016–2020), meso18-19 (2018–2019), and PERiLS (2022–2023), are used […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Yu-Shin Kim Simultaneous Multi-scale Data Assimilation of GOES-16 ABI All-Sky Radiances for a Dryline Convection under Various Scale Forcings April 26th, 2024 3:00 pm / NWC 1350 Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of simultaneous Multi-scale Data Assimilation (MDA) of GOES-16 ABI infrared all-sky radiance on the dynamics of […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Oluwafemi Omitusa Characterizing the Effects of Land Cover Heterogeneity on Convective Cells and Precipitation in Houston, Texas April 25th, 2024 3:00 pm / NWC 1350 Abstract: Urbanization profoundly impacts local meteorology and precipitation processes, as urban landscapes modify heat, moisture, and momentum fluxes in the boundary layer. For example, past modeling […]

ARRC Seminar Amanda G. Richter An Airborne Multifrequency Microwave Analysis of Precipitation within Two Winter Cyclones Thursday, April 25th 1:30 pm / NWC 1350 If unable to attend, please join via zoom meeting: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/93078394162?pwd=Y2ZlRDBnNVRJUlBrUERqL2pWYUlHdz09 Meeting ID: 93078394162 Passcode: 06207489 Abstract: NASA’s Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic Coast-Threatening Snowstorms (IMPACTS) field campaign gathered data […]

ARRC Seminar Nathan Kuhr Characterization and Detection of Downburst Precursor Signatures using Adaptive Scanning Strategies from All-digital Phased Array Radar (PAR) Thursday, April 25th, 2024 1:00 pm/ NWC 1350 Abstract: Phased array radar (PAR) is being explored as a potential candidate for the replacement upon the retirement of the current dish-based WSR-88D radar network across […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Rachael Cross Analysis of Dual-Polarimeteric Radar Signatures in Tornadic and Nontornadic Supercells During the 24-25 May 2011 Outbreak April 19th, 2024 3:30 pm NWC 1350 Abstract: Supercells tend to produce the strongest and longest-lived tornadoes, causing insurmountable destruction of property, loss of life, and impacts to society. To mitigate these impacts, […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Dominic Candela Using UAS Damage Observations and High Resolution Numerical Simulations to Understand Tornado Evolution over Heterogeneous Land Cover and Terrain Friday, April 19th, 2024 3:00 pm NWC 1350 Abstract: Tornadoes impact a wide variety of land surface types with varying degrees of surface heterogeneity and terrain. Through uncrewed aerial systems […]

Convective Meteorology (Mesoscale Dynamics) Derek Stratman Storm Displacement Errors in the Warn-on-Forecast System April 18th, 2024 3:00 pm NWC 1350 Abstract: The Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) is a regional, rapidly-updating, ensemble data assimilation and prediction system designed to provide short-term probabilistic guidance of severe and hazardous weather, including individual thunderstorms. As with most convection-allowing modeling systems, […]