Presented on March 29, 2023, by Prof. Yuqing WangDepartment of Atmospheric SciencesInternational Pacific Research CenterSchool of Ocean and Earth Science and TechnologyUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Abstract: In this presentation, some applications of the newly developed time-dependent theory of tropical
Capturing Vog Dispersion from the 2022 Maunaloa Eruption with the VogCast Air Quality Modelling Framework
Presented on March 22, 2023, by Dr Nadya MoisseevaPost-Doctoral ResearcherAtmospheric Sciences DepartmentUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Abstract: Volcanic activity and the associated vog (volcanic smog) emissions into the atmosphere often result in adverse air quality conditions and present a hazard
A new proposed scheme for seamless detection of cutoff lows and preexisting troughs
Presented on March 15, 2023, by Meiji HONDAProfessor, Faculty of ScienceNiigata University, Japan Abstract: We propose a new scheme based on geopotential height fields to detect cutoff lows starting in the preexisting trough stage. The intensity and scale derived from
Convective and Microphysical Characteristics of Extreme Precipitation over the Pearl River Delta at Monsoon Coast
Presented on March 8, 2023, by Prof. Yali LuoNanjing University of Information Science and TechnologyChinese Academy of Meteorological SciencesThe State Key Laboratory of Severe WeatherBeijing, China Abstract: Extreme precipitation is an issue of worldwide concern, but its microphysics remain elusive.Using
Hyperspectral Infrared (IR) Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Presented on February 22, 2023, by Dr. Paolo Antonelli, PhDCo-Founder and DirectorAdaptive Meteo Department of Atmospheric Sciences Feb 22, 2023, 8:42 AM (12 days ago) to Department, bcc: mike.gonsalvesYou are invited to our weekly hybrid (in-person and online) Atmospheric Sciences Spring
Tips on Presenting a Successful Conference Talk or Seminar
Presented on February 15, 2023, by DR. STEVEN BUSINGER, Ph.D., C.C.M.Department of Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Hawaii Abstract: This seminar will explore the mechanics of preparing and presenting an effective conference talk or longer seminar. It is designed for anyone who
New Insights into Tropical Weather Using Radar
Presented on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, by Michael M. BellColorado State University Abstract: Weather radar has advanced scientific progress in many areas of atmospheric science, such astropical and mid-latitude weather prediction, regional climate and climate change, cloudmicrophysics, dynamics of convective
The Scientific and Related Operational Challenges of Predicting Fire
Danger/Behavior in Hawai’i
Presented on January 25, 2023, by Francis FujiokaUSDA Forest ServiceFire Meteorology Research Project Leader (Retired)Riverside Fire Lab, Riverside, California Abstract: Faced with an increasing threat of wildfires, the Hawai’i State Division of Forestryrequested the assistance of the USDA Forest Service
Forecasting the Madden-Julian Oscillation: Can Deep Learning Models Beat the Dynamical Models
Presented on January 11, 2023, byProfessor Daehyun KimDepartment of Atmospheric Sciences, Univ. of Washington Abstract: The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is the dominant mode of tropical intraseasonal variability that interacts with many other Earth system phenomena, including high-impact weather events in
Earth’s energy budgets, equilibrium climate sensitivity, and the surface warming pattern effect
Presented on November 16, 2022, by Professor Masa Watanabe from Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute University of Tokyo. Abstract: Equilibrium climate sensitivity (ECS) – global-mean surface temperature response to a doubling of the atmospheric CO2 concentration- is a primary measure