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Comparison of global precipitation estimates across a range of temporal and...
Characteristics of precipitation estimates for rate and amount from three global high-resolution precipitation products (HRPPs), four global climate data records (CDRs), and...- publication PDF
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The effect of dynamics on mixed-phase clouds: Theoretical considerations
A theoretical framework has been developed describing nonequilibrium formation and maintenance of mixed-phase clouds. The necessary and sufficient conditions required to...- publication PDF
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Space-time dependence of compound hot-dry events in the United States:...
Compound hot and dry events can lead to severe impacts whose severity may depend on their timescale and spatial extent. Despite their potential importance, the climatological...- publication PDF
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Initial development and testing of a convection-allowing model scorecard
Evaluation of numerical weather prediction (NWP) is critical for both forecasters and researchers. Through such evaluation, forecasters can understand the strengths and...- publication PDF
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Sea surface temperature warming patterns and future vegetation change
Recent modeling studies of future vegetation change suggest the potential for large-scale forest die-off in the tropics. Taken together with observational evidence of increasing...- publication PDF
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Central Pacific VLF Signal Survey and Omega Wind Error Predictions
The report on the Central Pacific VLF Signal Survey and Omega Wind Error Predictions is a preliminary document based on the theoretical predictions of Omega signal strengths and...- publication PDF
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Getting ocean acidification on decision maker's to-do lists: Dissecting the...
Much detailed, incremental knowledge being generated by current scientific research on ocean acidification (OA) does not directly address the need of decision makers, who are...- publication PDF
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Development of the upgraded tangent linear and adjoint of the weather...
The authors propose a new technique for parallelizations of tangent linear and adjoint codes, which were applied in the redevelopment for the Weather Research and Forecasting...- publication PDF
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Scientific and human errors in a snow model intercomparison
Twenty-seven models participated in the Earth System Model-Snow Model Intercomparison Project (ESM-SnowMIP), the most data-rich MIP dedicated to snow modeling. Our findings do...- publication PDF
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Numerical simulations of the effects of coastlines on the evolution of...
This study develops conceptual models of how a land–water interface affects the strength and structure of squall lines. Two-dimensional numerical simulations using the Advanced...- publication PDF
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Increasing trends in oceanic surface poleward eddy heat flux observed over...
Mesoscale processes make the largest contribution to ocean variability and are significant agents in ocean heat transport. In this investigation, we provide evidence based on...- publication PDF
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Effects of causally driven cusp O⁺ outflow on the storm time...
It is widely accepted that the ionosphere is an important source of ions in the magnetosphere and until recently this population has largely been neglected from many global...- publication PDF
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Current systems of coronal loops in 3D magnetohydrodynamics simulations
Aims. We study the magnetic field and current structure associated with a coronal loop. Through this we investigate to what extent the assumptions of a force-free magnetic field...- publication PDF
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Aerosol impacts on warm-cloud microphysics and drizzle in a moderately...
Climate is critically affected by aerosols, which alter cloud lifecycles and precipitation distribution through radiative and microphysical effects. In this study, aerosol and...- publication PDF
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Influence of projected Arctic sea ice loss on polar stratospheric ozone and...
The impact of projected Arctic sea ice loss on the stratosphere is investigated using the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM), a state-of-the-art coupled chemistry...- publication PDF
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Opinion: The scientific and community-building roles of the Geoengineering...
The Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP) is a coordinating framework, started in 2010, that includes a series of standardized climate model experiments aimed at...- publication PDF
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The role of continental topography in the present-day ocean’s mean climate
Climate models of varying complexity have been used for decades to investigate the impact of mountains on the atmosphere and surface climate. Here, the impact of removing the...- publication PDF
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Priorities for synthesis research in ecology and environmental science
Synthesis research in ecology and environmental science improves understanding, advances theory, identifies research priorities, and supports management strategies by linking...- publication PDF
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Development and forcing of the rear inflow jet in a rapidly developing and...
This study examines the development, structure, and forcing of the rear inflow jet (RIJ) through the life cycle of a small, short-lived squall line over north-central Kansas on...- publication PDF
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Relationships Between Crop Damage and Hailfall Parameters on the High Plains
This report describes an experimental program that was conducted during the summer of 1975 to obtain data required to estimate crop-hail damage functions, i.e., empirical...- publication PDF
