Presented on May 3, 2023, by José Martínez-ClarosPostdoctoral scholarScripps Institution of OceanographyLa Jolla, CA Abstract Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are large-scale moisture transport systems in the atmosphere, commonly associated with an extratropical cyclone. Two key variables are used to characterize ARs

Presented on April 5, 2023, by Niklas SchneiderDirector, International Pacific Research CenterProfessor, Department of OceanographyUniversity of Hawai’i at Mānoa Abstract: The Gulf Stream Convergence Zone is a dipole of long-term averaged surface-wind divergence and convergence over the cold and warm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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