Improving the prediction of the rapid mesoscale transition from heavy rainfall to blizzard conditions in complex terrain

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68873
Award date
End date
University
Desert Research Institute
University PI
Michael Kaplan
NWS Region
Western
Forecast office
Reno
Forecaster PI
Chris Smallcomb
Report
Topics
Winter Weather

Meteorological conditions surrounding two Florida tornadoes and implications for future forecasting

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68873
Award date
End date
University
South Florida, University of
University PI
Jennifer M. Collins
NWS Region
Southern
Forecast office
Tampa Bay
Forecaster PI
Daniel Noah
Report
Topics
Convective

Better understanding of NEXRAD Level II reflectivity using a network of four double-gauge platforms in a single radar cell

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68870
Award date
End date
University
Texas at San Antonio, University of
University PI
Hongjie Xie
NWS Region
Southern
Forecast office
San Antonio
Forecaster PI
Jon Zeitler
Report
Topics
QPF/QPE/Precipitation

A study of WRF capabilities in resolving temperature inversions in Alaska and Montana

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68817
Award date
End date
University
Alaska - Fairbanks, University of
University PI
Jessica Cherry
NWS Region
Alaskan
Forecast office
Fairbanks
Forecaster PI
Eric Stevens
Report
Topics
Mesoscale

Using lightning data to better identify and understand relationships between thunderstorm intensity and the underlying topography of the lower Mississippi river valley

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68830
Award date
End date
University
Mississippi State University
University PI
Dr. Michael E. Brown
NWS Region
Central
Forecast office
Memphis
Forecaster PI
Michael B. Stotten
Report
Topics
Convective

Mountain meteorology short course: Bridging the gap between research and forecasting

Type
Partner
Sponsor
NWS
Status
Closed
Award number
S08-68829
Award date
End date
University
California at Berkeley, University of
University PI
Tina Katopodes Chow
NWS Region
Central
Forecast office
Grand Junction
Forecaster PI
Michael P. Meyers
Report
Topics
Winter Weather