2024
Improving METplus Test Infrastructure and Code Quality
verification
John Sharples, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Development of a threshold-weighted spatial verification approach to evaluate NWP performance for extreme events
verification
Nicholas Loveday, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
2023
Evaluation of the impact of different microphysics schemes on HAFS model QPF forecasts
hurricanes
Shaowu Bao, Coastal Carolina University
2022
Improvement of PBL Schemes within HAFS for Better Forecasts of TC Structure and Large-Scale Steering
hurricanes
Andrew Hazelton, University of Miami CIMAS/NOAA AOML
Final Report
UFS/METplus Hack-a-thon
verification
Cristiana Stan, George Mason University
Final Report
Evaluating sub-grid cloud variability enhancements in HAFS tropical cyclone predictions
hurricanes
Michael Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
2021
Using MET and METplus to evaluate precipitation forecasts at time scales up to and including sub-seasonal (monthly) time horizons
verification
Marion Mittermaier, U.K. MetOffice
Final Report
Retrospective Experiments with GSI Multiscale EnKF Data Assimilation for Convection-Allowing Stand-Alone Regional FV3
data assimilation
Chong-Chi Tong, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Assessing the Rapid Refresh Forecast System Data Assimilation Capability to Represent an Amazon Coastal Squall Line
data assimilation
Luis Fernando Sapucci, Graduate Program in Meteorology, National Institute for Space Research, Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Grad Student: Ivette Hernandez Banos
Final Report
2020
Evaluating CCPP Physics Across Scales for Severe Convective Events
mesoscale modeling
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Jonathan Thielen, Grad Student
Final Report
Gallus, W. A., Jr., and M. A. Harrold, 2023: Challenges in numerical weather prediction of the 10 August 2020 midwestern derecho: Examples from the FV3-LAM. Wea. Forecasting, 38 (8), 1429 - 1445, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-23-0019.1.
Testing Exponential-Random Cloud Overlap for HWRF Operations and Unifying RRTMG Radiation Codes in Operational Use at NOAA/EMC
hurricanes
Michael J. Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research / Verisk Analytics
John M. Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research / Verisk Analytics
Final Report
Investigating the FV3-CAM data assimilation capability representing convective processes and structures of squall lines over the Great Plains
data assimilation mesoscale modeling
Luiz Fernando Sapucci, National Institute of Space Research
Ivette Hernández Baños, Grad Student
Final Report
Banos, I. H., W.D. Mayfield, G. Ge, L. F. Sapucci, J. R. Carley, and L. Nance, 2022: Assessment of the data assimilation framework for the Rapid Refresh Forecast System v0.1 and impacts on forecasts of convective storms. Geoscientific Model Development, https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-2021-289.
Use GOES data to evaluate the performance of Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS)
hurricanes
Shaowu Bao, Department of Coastal and Marine Systems Science, Coastal Carolina University
Final Report
Bao, S., Bernardet, L., Thompson, G., Kalina, E., Newman, K., & Biswas, M. (2020). Impact of the hydrometeor vertical advection method on HWRF’s simulated hurricane structure. Weather And Forecasting, 35, 723-737. doi:10.1175/WAF-D-19-0006.1.
Bao, S., Z. Zhang, E. Kalina, and B. Liu, 2022. The use of composite GOES-R satellite imagery to evaluate a TC intensity and vortex structure forecast by an FV3GFS-based hurricane forecast model. Atmosphere, 13 (1), 126, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13010126.
WRF as a User-Friendly Cloud Service
regional ensemble
Don Morton, Boreal Scientific Computing LLC
Final Report
2019
Evaluation of Newly Developed Observation Operators for Assimilating Radar Radical Velocity Observations in GSI to Improve Storm Forecast Using the HRRR System
data assimilation
Xudong Liang, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences
Final Report
Improving Heavy Rainfall Guidance from Convection-Allowing Ensembles Using Machine Learning
regional ensemble
Eric Loken, Grad Student, University of Oklahoma
Adam Clark, NOAA/NSSL, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Loken, E. D., A. J. Clark, A. McGovern, M. Flora, and K. Knopfmeier, 2019: Postprocessing Next-Day Ensemble Probabilistic Precipitation Forecasts Using Random Forests. Wea. Forecasting, 34, 2017–2044, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-19-0109.1.
Loken, E. D., A. J. Clark, and C. D. Karstens, 2020: Generating Probabilistic Next-Day Severe Weather Forecasts from Convection-Allowing Ensembles Using Random Forests. Wea. Forecasting, 35, 1605–1631, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-19-0258.1.
3D-Var data assimilation of VIIRS aerosol retrievals
data assimilation
Cheng-Hsuan Lu, University at Albany, State University of New York
Shih-Wei Wei, Grad Student
Final Report
Evaluating and Improving Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterizations in HWRF using Aircraft Observations
hurricanes
Jun Zhang
Final Report
Zhang, J. A., E. A. Kalina, M. K. Biswas, R. F. Rogers, P. Zhu, and F. D. Marks, 2020. A review and evaluation of planetary boundary layer parameterizations in hurricane weather research and forecasting model using idealized simulations and observations. atmosphere, 11, 1091, 1 - 21, doi:10.3390/atmos11101091. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/10/1091/pdf
2018
Facilitation transition of GSI based hybrid EnVar data assimilation research and development on global, hurricane and convective predication to NWS operational NWP suites
data assimilation
Xuguang Wang, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
A New Measure of Ensemble Central Tendency
regional ensemble
Jing Zhang, University of Oklahoma
Jie Feng, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Adapting MODE for High-Resolution Model Snowband Verification
regional ensemble verification
Gary Lackmann, North Carolina State University
Grad Student: Jacob Radford, North Carolina State University
Final Report
Advanced Distance-based, Field Deformation and Statistical Hypothesis Utilities for MET
verification
Eric Gilleland, NCAR/RAL
Final Report
Gilleland, E., G. Skok, B. G. Brown, B. Casati, M. Dorninger, M. P. Mittermaier, N. Roberts, and L. J. Wilson, 2020. A novel set of verification test fields with application to distance measures. Mon. Wea. Rev., 148 (4), 1653 - 1673, doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-19-0256.1.
Towards improved knowledge of the vertical distribution of aerosols in the atmosphere: Assimilation of vertical LIDAR measurements
data assimilation
Barbara Scherllin-Pirscher, Zentralanstalt fü Meteorologie und Geodnyamik
Final Report
2017
Towards improving high resolution NWP forecasts of convection using an explicit/ bin microphysics scheme to guide bulk microphysics scheme improvements
mesoscale modeling
Noemi Sarkadi, University of Pecs
Final Report
Testing Variations of Exponential-Random Cloud Overlap with RRTMG in HWRF
hurricanes
Michael Iacono, Atomspheric and Environmental Research
John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
Final Report
Evaluating the Impact of Model Physics on HWRF Forecasts of Tropical Cyclone Rapid Intensification
hurricanes
Jun Zhang, University of Miami and NOAA/HRD
Final Report
An Adaptive Bayesian Model Combination (BMC) Post Processor for the HRRR-TLE Forecast System
regional ensemble
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Use of the CLUE to examine importance of mixed physics in ensembles
regional ensemble
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Final Report
R20 transition of the GOES-R GLM lightning assimilation capability in GSI for use in NCEP GDAS
data assimilation
Karina Apodaca, Colorado State University
Final Report
Evaluation of the Newly Developed Observation Operators for Assimilating Satellite Cloud Precipitation Observations in GSI within HWRF system
data assimilation hurricanes
Ting-Chi Wu, Colorado State University
Final Report
Advanced Data Assimilation Techniques Applied to a Regional High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model in Alaska (HRRR-Alaska)
data assimilation
Jiang Zhu, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Final Report
2016
Testing Revisions to RRTMG Cloud Radiative Transfer and Performance in HWRF
hurricanes
Michael Iacono, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
John Henderson, Atmospheric and Environmental Research
Final Report
Impact of Planetary Boundary Layer Assumptions on HWRF Forecast Skill
hurricanes
Robert Fovell, SUNY-Albany
Final Report
Bu, Y. P., R. G. Fovell, and K. L. Corbosiero, 2017: The influences of boundary layer mixing and cloud-radiative forcing on tropical cyclone size. J. Atmos. Sci., 74, 1273–1292, https://doi.org/10.1175/JAS-D-16-0231.1.
Quantifying the Value of Radar Data Assimilation in the Community Leveraged Unified Ensemble using Object-Based Verification Methods
regional ensemble verification
Patrick Skinner, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Developing Landfall Capability in Idealized HWRF for Assessing the Impact of Land Surface on Tropical Cyclone Evolution
hurricanes
Dev Niyogi, Purdue University
Grad Student: Subashini Subramanian
Final Report
Evaluation of the microphysics scheme in HWRF 2016 version with remote-sensing data
hurricanes
Shaowu Bao, Coastal Carolina University
Final Report
2015
Object Based Verification for the HRRR Model using Simulated and Observed GOES Infrared Brightness Temperatures
verification
Jason Otkin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Final Report
Implementation and Validation of a Geo-Statistical Operator for the Assimilation of Near-Surface Winds in GSI
data assimilation
Joel Bedard, University of Quebec at Montreal
Final Report
Improving WRF Weather Forecast through Enhanced Representation of Cropland-Atmosphere Interactions
mesoscale modeling
Dev Niyogi, Purdue University
Grad Student: Xing Liu
Final Report
2014
Diagnosing Tropical Cyclone Motion Forecast Errors in the 2014 HWRF Retrospective Test (H214)
hurricanes
Thomas Galarneau, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Demonstration Project: Development of a Large Member Ensemble Forecast System for Heavy Rainfall using Evolutionary Programming
regional ensemble
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Developing and supporting global HWRF ocean coupling with advanced ocean physics and initialization options and new diagnostic tools for comprehensive model evaluation
hurricanes
Richard Yablonsky, University of Rhode Island
Final Report
Towards improving representation of convection and MCC longevity in high-resolution WRF and NEMS-NMMB model forecasts
mesoscale modeling
Istvan Geresdi, University of Pecs
Final Report
Evaluation of two HWRF microphysics/radiation configurations with remote-sensing data
hurricanes
Shaowu Bao, Coastal Carolina University
Final Report
Estimation of Initial and Forecast Error Variances for the NCEP operational Short-Range Ensemble Forecast (SREF) system
regional ensemble
Hongli Wang, Colorado State University
Final Report
2013
Diagnosing Tropical Cyclone Motion Forecast Errors in HWRF
hurricanes
Thomas Galarneau, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Improving HWRF Track and Intensity Forecasts via Model Physics Evaluation and Tuning
hurricanes
Robert Fovell, University of California-Los Angeles
Grad Student: Yizhe Peggy Bu
Final Report
Impact Assessment of Cloud-Affected AMSU-A Radiance Assimilation in TC Inner-Core Region using Hybrid Data Assimilation Approaches
data assimilation hurricanes
Man Zhang, Colorado State University
Final Report
Incorporating Observations Uncertainty to a Spatial Probabilistic Verification Framework for km-scale Models
verification
Marion Mittermaier, UK Met Office
Final Report
Object-based Time-Domain Diagnostics for High-resolution Ensemble Forecasting and Evaluation in NOAA/HWT Spring Forecasting Experiments
regional ensemble verification
Adam Clark, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
2012
Development and Application of 3-Dimensional Object Algorithms to High Resolution Forecasts
verification
Adam Clark, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Improvements to modeling persistent surface cold pools in WRF
mesoscale modeling
Rob Fovell, University of California-Los Angeles
Grad Student: Travis Wilson
Final Report
Moving The NEMS & NMM-B Into a Broader Community Resource Environment
mesoscale modeling
Don Morton, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Delia Arnold, Technical University of Catalonia / University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
Final Report
Deploying the MIT Field Alignment System and Test-bed (FAST) in DTC
regional ensemble verification
Sai Ravela, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Final Report
Development of an HWRF Diagnostics Module to Evaluate Intensity & Structure Using Synthetic Flight Paths Through Tropical Cyclones
hurricanes
Jonathan Vigh, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
2010
Alaska High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR-AK) - Verification and Study of Model Configuration for Operational Deployment
mesoscale modeling
Don Morton, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Final Report
Studies of Hurricane Initialization in Short-term Intensity Forecasts
hurricanes
Xiao Qingnong, University of South Florida
Final Report
Development of Operational Weather Research and Forecasting Model Ensemble Sensitivity/Data Assimilation Tools
data assimilation regional ensemble
Brian Ancell, Texas Tech University
Grad Student: Christopher Bednarczyk
Final Report
Incorporating spatial analysis of forecast performance into the MET package at the DTC
verification
Michael E. Baldwin, Purdue University
Kimberly Elmore, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
A generalized parameterization for clouds and turbulence in WRF
mesoscale modeling
Vincent E. Larson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Cut-Cell Representation of Orography: Exploring an Alternative Method for Dealing with Flows over Steep and Complex Terrain
mesoscale modeling
Sarah-Jane Lock, University of Leeds
Final Report
2008
Introduction of terrain-intersecting coordinates into WRF
mesoscale modeling
Sarah-Jane Lock, University of Leeds
Final Report
Development of a multi-scale operational Weather Research and Forecasting model ensemble Kalman filter
regional ensemble
Brian Ancell, University of Washington
Final Report
Implementation and validation of WRF model as ensemble member of a probabilistic prediction system over Europe
regional ensemble
Daniel Santos Munoz, Servicio de Predecibilidad y Prediciones Extendidas
Final Report
2007
Evaluation of WRF model improvements with novel boundary-layer observations: Focus on diurnal cycle and stable boundary layer
mesoscale modeling
Gert-Jan Steeneveld, Wageningen University
Final Report
New large eddy simulation subfilter turbulence models implemented into the Advanced Research WRF version 3.0
mesoscale modeling
Jeffrey Mirocha, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Final Report
Implement and evaluate an improved Mellor-Yamada level-2.5 and level-3 turbulence closures in WRF
mesoscale modeling
Mariusz Pagowski, Colorado State University
Final Report
Implementation of the two-moment RAMS cloud microphysics in ARW: Comparisons against one-moment closure in WRF
mesoscale modeling
Laura Fowler, Colorado State University
Final Report
Implementation of the Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE) Model of stably stratified turbulence in WRF
mesoscale modeling
Semion Sukoriansky, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Final Report
Idealized orographic flow simulations in NMM and ARW
mesoscale modeling
Craig Epifanio, Texas A&M University
Establishment of a verification testbed at the WRF Developmental Testbed Center
verification
Mike Baldwin, Purdue University
Final Report
Scale-decomposition verification tools for the WRF model
verification
Barbara Casati, Environment Canada
Final Report
2005
Verification of WRF Experiments Over the Southeast United States
mesoscale modeling
Peter Bogenschutz, University of Utah
Final Report
Object-oriented Verification of Reflectivity Fields based on Cluster Analysis
verification
Caren Marzban, University of Washington
Final Report
Marzban, C., S. Sandgathe, 2008: Cluster Analysis for Object-Oriented Verification of Fields: A Variation. Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 136, 1013-1025.
Marzban, C., S. Sandgathe, and H. Lyons 2008: An Object-oriented Verification of Three NWP Model Formulations via Cluster Analysis: An objective and a subjective analysis. Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 136, 3392-3407.
Marzban, C., and S. Sandgathe 2006: Cluster analysis for verification of precipitation fields. Weather and Forecasting, Vol. 21, 824-838.
Verification Development: An events-oriented approach to verifying high resolution forecasts of wintertime precipitation
verification
Paul Roebber, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Final Report
Verification and Calibration of Simulated Reflectivity Products
verification
Mark Stoelinga, University of Washington
Final Report
Radiance Data Assimilation in ARW WRF Mesoscale System
data assimilation
Jianjun Xu, Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation
Dale Barker, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
Implementation and Evaluation of WSR-88D Radial Velocity Data Assimilation for WRF-NMM via GSI
data assimilation
Shun Liu, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms
Ming Xue, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
A Real Case Study of Using Cloud Analysis in Grid-point Statistical Interpolation Analysis and Advanced Research WRF Forecast System
data assimilation
Ming Hu, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms
Ming Xue, University of Oklahoma
Final Report
Quantifying the dependence of convective parameterization activity on horizontal grid spacing in WRF: Preliminary Results
mesoscale modeling
Joe Galewsky, University of New Mexico
Final Report
Study of the impacts of grid spacing and physical parameterizations on WRF simulations of convective system rainfall and morphology
mesoscale modeling
Bill Gallus, Iowa State University
Grad Student: Isidora Jankov,
Grad Student: Eric Aligo
Final Report
A new multi-scale verification method for WRF
verification
Hsu Hsiao-ming, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Final Report
2004
Relaxed Threat Score
verification
Ying Lin
Lin, Ying, Barbara G. Brown, Keith Brill and Geoffrey J. DiMego, 2005: Optimally Shifted QPF Verification Scores. 21th Conference on Weather and Forecasting/17th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, August 1-5, 2005, Washington, D.C., American Meteorology Society.
Testing of WRF model configurations
mesoscale modeling
David Dempsey, San Francisco State University
An investigation of forecast sensitivities to dynamic core and physics during the warm season
mesoscale modeling
William Gallus, Iowa State University
Grad Student: Isidora Jankov
Gallus Jr., W.A. and J. F. Bresch: Comparison of Impacts of WRF Dynamic Core, Physics Package, and Initial Conditions on Warm Season Rainfall Forecasts, Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 134, pp. 2632-2641.
Jankov, I., W. A. Gallus Jr., M. Segal and S. E. Koch, 2007: Influence of Initial Conditions on the WRF-ARW Model QPF Response to Physical Parameterization Changes. Weather and Forecasting, Vol. 22, pp. 501-519