2020
Testing Exponential-Random Cloud Overlap for HWRF Operations and Unifying RRTMG Radiation Codes in Operational Use at NOAA/EMC
Michael J. Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research / Verisk Analytics
John M. Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research / Verisk Analytics
research area(s):hurricanes
Investigating the FV3-CAM data assimilation capability representing convective processes and structures of squall lines over the Great Plains
Ivette Hernández Baños, National Institute of Space Research (Brazil)
research area(s):Testing and Evaluation, data assimilation, mesoscale modeling
Use GOES data to evaluate the performance of Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS)
Shaowu Bao, Department of Coastal and Marine Systems Science, Coastal Carolina University
research area(s):Testing and Evaluation, hurricanes
WRF as a User-Friendly Cloud Service
Don Morton, Boreal Scientific Computing LLC
research area(s):Testing and Evaluation, mesoscale modeling
Evaluating CCPP Physics Across Scales for Severe Convective Events
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Jonathan Thielen, Grad Student
research area(s):Testing and Evaluation, mesoscale modeling
2019
Improving Heavy Rainfall Guidance from Convection-Allowing Ensembles Using Machine Learning
Eric Loken, University of Oklahoma
Adam Clark, NOAA/NSSL, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
3D-Var data assimilation of VIIRS aerosol retrievals
Cheng-Hsuan Lu, University at Albany, State University of New York
Shih-Wei Wei, University at Albany, State University of New York
research area(s):data assimilation
Evaluating and Improving Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterizations in HWRF using Aircraft Observations
Jun Zhang
Final ReportRelated Publication(s):
Zhang, J. A., E. A. Kalina, M. K. Biswas, R. F. Rogers, P. Zhu, and F. D. Marks, 2020. A review and evaluation of planetary boundary layer parameterizations in hurricane weather research and forecasting model using idealized simulations and observations. atmosphere, 11, 1091, 1 - 21, doi:10.3390/atmos11101091. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/10/1091/pdf
research area(s):hurricanes
Evaluation of Newly Developed Observation Operators for Assimilating Radar Radical Velocity Observations in GSI to Improve Storm Forecast Using the HRRR System
Xudong Liang, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences
Final Report
2018
Facilitation transition of GSI based hybrid EnVar data assimilation research and development on global, hurricane and convective predication to NWS operational NWP suites
Xuguang Wang, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
A New Measure of Ensemble Central Tendency
Jing Zhang, University of Oklahoma
Jie Feng, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Adapting MODE for High-Resolution Model Snowband Verification
Gary Lackmann, North Carolina State University
Jacob Radford, North Carolina State University
Final Report
Advanced Distance-based, Field Deformation and Statistical Hypothesis Utilities for MET
Eric Gilleland, NCAR/RAL
Final ReportRelated Publication(s):
Gilleland, E., G. Skok, B. G. Brown, B. Casati, M. Dorninger, M. P. Mittermaier, N. Roberts, and L. J. Wilson, 2020. A novel set of verification test fields with application to distance measures. Mon. Wea. Rev., 148 (4), 1653 - 1673, doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-19-0256.1.
research area(s):verification
Towards improved knowledge of the vertical distribution of aerosols in the atmosphere: Assimilation of vertical LIDAR measurements
Barbara Scherllin-Pirscher, Zentralanstalt fü Meteorologie und Geodnyamik
Final Report
2017
An Adaptive Bayesian Model Combination (BMC) Post Processor for the HRRR-TLE Forecast System
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Use of the CLUE to examine importance of mixed physics in ensembles
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Final Report
R20 transition of the GOES-R GLM lightning assimilation capability in GSI for use in NCEP GDAS
Karina Apodaca, Colorado State University
Final Report
Evaluation of the Newly Developed Observation Operators for Assimilating Satellite Cloud Precipitation Observations in GSI within HWRF system
Ting-Chi Wu, Colorado State University
Final Report
Advanced Data Assimilation Techniques Applied to a Regional High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model in Alaska (HRRR-Alaska)
Jiang Zhu, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Final Report
Towards improving high resolution NWP forecasts of convection using an explicit/ bin microphysics scheme to guide bulk microphysics scheme improvements
Noemi Sarkadi, University of Pecs
Final Report
Testing Variations of Exponential-Random Cloud Overlap with RRTMG in HWRF
Michael Iacono, Atomspheric and Environmental Research
John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
Final Report
Evaluating the Impact of Model Physics on HWRF Forecasts of Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification
Jun Zhang, University of Miami and NOAA/HRD
Final Report
2016
Developing Landfall Capability in Idealized HWRF for Assessing the Impact of Land Surface on Tropical Cyclone Evolution
Dev Niyogi, Purdue University
Subashini Subramanian
Final Report
Evaluation of the microphysics scheme in HWRF 2016 version with remote-sensing data
Shaowu Bao, Coastal Carolina University
Final Report
Testing Revisions to RRTMG Cloud Radiative Transfer and Performance in HWRF
Michael Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
Final Report
Impact of Planetary Boundary Layer Assumptions on HWRF Forecast Skill
Robert Fovell, SUNY-Albany
Final Report
Quantifying the Value of Radar Data Assimilation in the Community Leveraged Unified Ensemble using Object-Based Verification Methods
Patrick Skinner, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
2015
Object Based Verification for the HRRR Model using Simulated and Observed GOES Infrared Brightness Temperatures
Jason Otkin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Final Report
Mesoscale Model Intercomparison at Convection-Allowing Resolution using MODE
Gretchen Mullendore, University of North Dakota
Mariusz Starzec
Final Report
Implementation and Validation of a Geo-Statistical Operator for the Assimilation of Near-Surface Winds in GSI
Joel Bedard, University of Quebec at Montreal
Final Report
Improving WRF Weather Forecast through Enhanced Representation of Cropland-Atmosphere Interactions
Dev Niyogi, Purdue University
Xing Liu
Final Report
2014
Developing and supporting global HWRF ocean coupling with advanced ocean physics and initialization options and new diagnostic tools for comprehensive model evaluation
Richard Yablonsky, University of Rhode Island
Final Report
Towards improving representation of convection and MCC longevity in high-resolution WRF and NEMS-NMMB model forecasts
Istvan Geresdi, University of Pecs
Final Report
Evaluation of two HWRF microphysics/radiation configurations with remote-sensing data
Shaowu Bao, Coastal Carolina University
Final Report
Estimation of Initial and Forecast Error Variances for the NCEP operational Short-Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF) system
Hongli Wang, Colorado State University
Final Report
Diagnosing Tropical Cyclone Motion Forecast Errors in the 2014 HWRF Retrospective Test (H214)
Thomas Galarneau, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Demonstration Project: Development of a Large Member Ensemble Forecast System for Heavy Rainfall using Evolutionary Programming
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
2013
Impact Assessment of Cloud-Affected AMSU-A Radiance Assimilation in TC Inner-Core Region using Hybrid Data Assimilation Approaches
Man Zhang, Colorado State University
Final Report
Incorporating Observations Uncertainty to a Spatial Probabilistic Verification Framework for km-scale Models
Marion Mittermaier, UK Met Office
Final Report
Object-based Time-Domain Diagnostics for High-resolution Ensemble Forecasting and Evaluation in NOAA/HWT Spring Forecasting Experiments
Adam Clark, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Diagnosing Tropical Cyclone Motion Forecast Errors in HWRF
Thomas Galarneau, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Improving HWRF Track and Intensity Forecasts via Model Physics Evaluation and Tuning
Robert Fovell, University of California-Los Angeles
Yizhe Peggy Bu
Final Report
2012
Development and Application of 3-Dimensional Object Algorithms to High Resolution Forecasts
Adam Clark, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Improvements to modeling persistent surface cold pools in WRF
Rob Fovell, University of California-Los Angeles
Travis Wilson
Final Report
Moving The NEMS & NMM-B Into a Broader Community Resource Environment
Don Morton, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Delia Arnold, Technical University of Catalonia / University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
Final Report
Deploying the MIT Field Alignment System and Test-bed (FAST) in DTC
Sai Ravela, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Final Report
Development of an HWRF Diagnostics Module to Evaluate Intensity & Structure Using Synthetic Flight Paths Through Tropical Cyclones
Jonathan Vigh, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
2010
Development of Operational Weather Research and Forecasting Model Ensemble Sensitivity/Data Assimilation Tools
Brian Ancell, Texas Tech University
Christopher Bednarczyk
Final Report
Incorporating spatial analysis of forecast performance into the MET package at the DTC
Michael E. Baldwin, Purdue University
Kimberly Elmore, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
A generalized parameterization for clouds and turbulence in WRF
Vincent E. Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Cut-Cell Representation of Orography: Exploring an Alternative Method for Dealing with Flows over Steep and Complex Terrain
Sarah-Jane Lock, University of Leeds
Final Report
Alaska High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR-AK) - Verification and Study of Model Configuration for Operational Deployment
Don Morton, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Final Report
Studies of Hurricane Initialization in Short-term Intensity Forecasts
Xiao Qingnong, University of South Florida
Final Report
2008
Introduction of terrain-intersecting coordinates into WRF
Sarah-Jane Lock, University of Leeds
Final Report
Development of a multi-scale operational Weather Research and Forecasting model ensemble Kalman filter
Brian Ancell, University of Washington
Final Report
Implementation and validation of WRF model as ensemble member of a probabilistic prediction system over Europe
Daniel Santos Munoz, Servicio de Predecibilidad y Prediciones Extendidas
Final Report
Assimilation of GPS RO and its Impact on Numerical Weather Predictions in Hawaii
Chunhua Zhou, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Yi-Leng Chen, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Final Report
The role of low-level jets in the cold air damming events using high resolution Advanced Research WRF model
Thara Prabhakaran, University of Georgia
Final Report
2007
Establishment of a verification testbed at the WRF Developmental Testbed Center
Mike Baldwin, Purdue University
Final Report
Scale-decomposition verification tools for the WRF model
Barbara Casati, Environment Canada
Final Report
Verification of WRF ensembles using object oriented approaches
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Final Report
Evaluation of WRF model improvements with novel boundary-layer observations: Focus on diurnal cycle and stable boundary layer
Gert-Jan Steeneveld, Wageningen University
Final Report
New large eddy simulation subfilter turbulence models implemented into the Advanced Research WRF version 3.0
Jeffrey Mirocha, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Final Report
Implement and evaluate an improved Mellor-Yamada level-2.5 and level-3 turbulence closures in WRF
Mariusz Pagowski, Colorado State University
Final Report
Implementation of the two-moment RAMS cloud microphysics in ARW: Comparisons against one-moment closure in WRF
Laura Fowler, Colorado State University
Final Report
Implementation of the Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE) Model of stably stratified turbulence in WRF
Semion Sukoriansky, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Final Report
Idealized orographic flow simulations in NMM and ARW
Craig Epifanio, Texas A&M University
research area(s):mesoscale modeling
2005
A Real Case Study of Using Cloud Analysis in Grid-point Statistical Interpolation Analysis and Advanced Research WRF Forecast System
Ming Hu, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms
Ming Xue, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
High-Resolution Winter-Season NWP: Preliminary Evaluation of the WRF ARW and NMM Models in the DWFE Forecast Experiment
Dave Dempsey, San Francisco State University
Final Report
Quantifying the dependence of convective parameterization activity on horizontal grid spacing in WRF: Preliminary Results
Joe Galewsky, University of New Mexico
Final Report
Study of the impacts of grid spacing and physical parameterizations on WRF simulations of convective system rainfall and morphology
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Isidora Jankov, Eric Aligo
Final Report
A new multi-scale verification method for WRF
Hsu Hsiao-ming, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Verification of WRF Experiments Over the Southeast United States
Peter Bogenschutz, University of Utah
Final Report
Object-oriented Verification of Reflectivity Fields based on Cluster Analysis
Caren Marzban, University of Washington
Final ReportRelated Publication(s):
Marzban, C., S. Sandgathe, 2008: Cluster Analysis for Object-Oriented Verification of Fields: A Variation. Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 136, 1013-1025.
Marzban, C., S. Sandgathe, and H. Lyons 2008: An Object-oriented Verification of Three NWP Model Formulations via Cluster Analysis: An objective and a subjective analysis. Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 136, 3392-3407.
Marzban, C., and S. Sandgathe 2006: Cluster analysis for verification of precipitation fields. Weather and Forecasting, Vol. 21, 824-838.
research area(s):verification
Verification Development: An events-oriented approach to verifying high resolution forecasts of wintertime precipitation
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Verification and Calibration of Simulated Reflectivity Products
Mark Stoelinga, University of Washington
Final Report
Radiance Data Assimilation in ARW WRF Mesoscale System
Jianjun Xu, Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation
Dale Barker, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Implementation and Evaluation of WSR-88D Radial Velocity Data Assimilation for WRF-NMM via GSI
Shun Liu, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms
Ming Xue, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
2004
Relaxed Threat Score
Ying Lin
Related Publication(s):
Lin, Ying, Barbara G. Brown, Keith Brill and Geoffrey J. DiMego, 2005: Optimally Shifted QPF Verification Scores. 21th Conference on Weather and Forecasting/17th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, August 1-5, 2005, Washington, D.C., American Meteorology Society.
research area(s):verification
Testing of WRF model configurations
David Dempsey, San Francisco State University
research area(s):mesoscale modeling
An investigation of forecast sensitivities to dynamic core and physics during the warm season
William Gallus, Iowa State University
Isidora Jankov
Related Publication(s):
Gallus Jr., W.A. and J. F. Bresch: Comparison of Impacts of WRF Dynamic Core, Physics Package, and Initial Conditions on Warm Season Rainfall Forecasts, Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 134, pp. 2632-2641.
Jankov, I., W. A. Gallus Jr., M. Segal and S. E. Koch, 2007: Influence of Initial Conditions on the WRF-ARW Model QPF Response to Physical Parameterization Changes. Weather and Forecasting, Vol. 22, pp. 501-519
research area(s):mesoscale modeling