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Greetings! This web site explains the nature of my work and details my professional development.
Advisors: Steve Ackerman, Robert Aune, Scott Bachmeier, Wayne Feltz My Curriculum Vitae as of December 2011 Summary of Work
GOES-R Proving Ground: Bridging the gap from research to operations Role: Co-Investigator The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-Series (GOES-R) Proving Ground is an
orchestrated effort among several cooperative institutes, including CIMSS, and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prepare the primary users of geostationary satellite data,
forecasters at the National Weather Service (NWS), for the launch and operational activation of GOES-R. Compared
to the current GOES series, the amount of raw data processed will increase by 60, with additional products derived from
the increase in spatial, temporal, and spectral resolutions. This continuing multi-year effort includes finding
new ways of using existing space-based resources to emulate GOES-R imagery and products, readying GOES-R and Proving
Ground products for operations through incorporation into the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS),
and building a close relationship between algorithm developers and users to ensure a two-way dialogue that results in
the best possible transition from current GOES to GOES-R deployment.
Satellite Data Assimilation: Improving weather forecasts for the Great Lakes Role: Investigator The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) operate a series of polar-orbiting satellites
which are used to make atmospheric measurements. These space-based observations have been shown useful in improving
numerical weather prediction simulations. This work includes using the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) Model with
initial conditions modified by data from two NASA satellites equipped with a MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer
(MODIS) to assess the impact of space-based data on mesoscale weather simulations (occurring on a horizontal grid of 20-kilometer
spacing or less) over regional sectors. A particularly notable region is the Great Lakes, where the marine-modified
atmosphere plays a significant role in the weather of coastal communities. The end goal is to show improved temperature
and moisture forecasts and provide this data to the NWS in real-time.
Current Projects
Previous Projects
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