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RAP opportunity at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA

Understanding the Needs and Use of Probabilistic Forecast Guidance by Stakeholders

Location

National Severe Storms Laboratory

opportunity	location

26.76.00.B7602	Norman, OK 73072

Advisers

name	email	phone

Pamela L Heinselman	pam.heinselman@noaa.gov	405.325.6595

Description

The research builds on our understanding of processes leading to severe weather to investigate new knowledge obtainable from rapid-update data (~1-min volume scans). This work focuses on observational analysis of rapid-scan S-band phased-array radar data from our severe storm data base. Topics of interest include initiation of deep convection; transitions in storm mode; storm mergers; and evolution of hail, wind, and tornado-producing storms. As appropriate, the research involves analysis of complementary observational (e.g., dual-polarimetric radar) or numerical data sets.

References

Heinselrnan PL, Torres SM: Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 50: 579, 2011

Heinselrnan PL, et al: Weather and Forecasting 23: 808, 2008

key words

Convection-Allowing Models; human factors; Probabilistic Forecasting; Hail; Winds; Tornadoes; interdisciplinary research

Eligibility

Citizenship: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens

Level: Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend	Travel Allotment	Supplementation

$60,000.00	$3,000.00	$24,000 Supplement for Doctorates in Electrical Engineering
Experience Supplement: Postdoctoral and Senior Associates will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.