For the first time, near-surface observations obtained by small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (or drones) in a major hurricane (Hurricane Maria of 2017) were utilized in a state-of-the-art computer. Such observations are impossible to obtain using regular hurricane hunter aircraft. Furthermore, a new technique to identify and eliminate observations that may not be useful in improving analyses or […]
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After several years of dreams, plans and construction, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) has launched a new era of applying the latest “research to operations” at the recently opened William J. Lapenta Laboratory. The research will take place in a new lab named in memory of the late Dr. William “Bill” Lapenta. As director of […]
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Research Highlights November 18, 2021Scientists Sample Multiple Storms as Tropics Enter Peak for Hurricane FormationAugust 6, 2021NOAA Tests New Lidar Technology to Improve Data on Hurricane Track and IntensityMay 27, 2021AOML Scientists Prepare for 2021 Hurricane Season Research Interests Data assimilation, predictability, observation system design. Jason Sippel, Ph.D. Meteorologist, Hurricane Research Division 305.361.4368 Jason.Sippel@noaa.gov 4301 [...]
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