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Ice in clouds experiment-layer clouds. Part II: Testing characteristics of...
Heterogeneous ice nucleation is a source of uncertainty in models that represent ice clouds. The primary goal of the Ice in Clouds Experiment--Layer Clouds (ICE-L) field...- publication PDF
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Evaluation of leading modes of climate variability in the CMIP archives
The adequate simulation of internal climate variability is key for our understanding of climate as it underpins efforts to attribute historical events, predict on seasonal and...- publication PDF
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Validation of the MIPAS CO2 volume mixing ratio in the mesosphere and lower...
We present the validation of Michelson Interferometer for Passive Atmospheric Sounding (MIPAS) CO2 daytime concentration in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere by comparing...- publication PDF
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Developing the framework for integrating autonomous unmanned aircraft...
This paper introduces an engineering approach to develop autonomous unmanned aircraft systems technology for integration in future weather modification (cloud seeding) programs...- publication PDF
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Distance-dependent filtering of background error covariance estimates in an...
The usefulness of a distance-dependent reduction of background error covariance estimates in an ensemble Kalman filter is demonstrated. Covariances are reduced by performing an...- publication PDF
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Representation of vertical atmospheric structures by radio occultation...
Global positioning system (GPS) radio occultation (RO) is capable of retrieving vertical profiles of atmospheric parameters with high resolution (<100 m), which can be...- publication PDF
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The setup of the MesoVICT project
Recent advancements in numerical weather prediction (NWP) and the enhancement of model resolution have created the need for more robust and informative verification methods. In...- publication PDF
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Sulfuric acid and OH concentrations in a boreal forest site
As demonstrated in a number of investigations, gaseous sulfuric acid plays a central role in atmospheric aerosol formation. Using chemical ionization mass spectrometer the gas-...- publication PDF
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Warm phase of AMV damps ENSO through weakened thermocline feedback
Interactions between ocean basins affect El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), altering its impacts on society. Here, we explore the effect of Atlantic Multidecadal Variability...- publication PDF
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Future changes in European severe convection environments in a regional...
The occurrence of environmental conditions favorable for severe convective storms was assessed in an ensemble of 14 regional climate models covering Europe and the Mediterranean...- publication PDF
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Buoyant magnetic loops generated by global convective dynamo action
Our global 3D simulations of convection and dynamo action in a Sun-like star reveal that persistent wreaths of strong magnetism can be built within the bulk of the convention...- publication PDF
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Impact of bay-breeze circulations on surface air quality and boundary layer export
Meteorological and air-quality model simulations are analyzed alongside observations to investigate the role of the Chesapeake Bay breeze on surface air quality, pollutant...- publication PDF
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On the potential high acid deposition in Northeastern China
There is an acid deposition conundrum in China: contrary to conventional wisdom, extremely high ambient sulfate concentrations in northeastern China are not always accompanied...- publication PDF
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Is the detection of accelerated sea level rise imminent?
Global mean sea level rise estimated from satellite altimetry provides a strong constraint on climate variability and change and is expected to accelerate as the rates of both...- publication PDF
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Wind, rain, and the closed to open cell transition in subtropical marine...
Lagrangian transitions in mesoscale cellular convective (MCC) clouds beginning as closed cell MCC and transitioning to open cells or disorganized but cellular MCC are explored...- publication PDF
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Advancements in hurricane prediction with NOAA's next‐generation forecast system
We use the fvGFS model developed at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory to demonstrate the potential of the upcoming United States Next-Generation Global Prediction System...- publication PDF
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Recent Third Pole’s rapid warming accompanies cryospheric melt and water...
The Third Pole (TP) is experiencing rapid warming and is currently in its warmest period in the past 2,000 years. This paper reviews the latest development in multidisciplinary...- publication PDF
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Persistent increases in nighttime heat stress from urban expansion despite...
Urban areas generally have higher near‐surface air temperature and lower air humidity than rural areas. Little is known about how heat stress, the combined effect of high air...- publication PDF
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Modeling organic aerosols during MILAGRO: Importance of biogenic secondary...
The meso-scale chemistry-transport model CHIMERE is used to assess our understanding of major sources and formation processes leading to a fairly large amount of organic...- publication PDF
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The path integral formulation of climate dynamics
The chaotic nature of the atmospheric dynamics has stimulated the applications of methods and ideas derived from statistical dynamics. For instance, ensemble systems are used to...- publication PDF
