Research Interests
Tropical cyclone intensity change.
Vortex scale dynamics.
Cooperative interactions between tropical cyclone environments and inner core region.
Diagnosing causes of tropical cyclone model errors, particularly within HAFS.
Satellite and radar based observations of tropical cyclones.
George (Trey) Alvey, Ph.D.
Assistant Scientist (University of Miami/CIMAS), Hurricane Research Division
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Dr. George (Trey) Alvey’s research is currently focused on tropical cyclone intensification, particularly during the early stages of tropical cyclone development. This includes subtopics such as vortex scale dynamics and vortex alignment. Other current research projects involve process based studies using Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) and modeling studies with the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS).
Current Work
- Radar analysis of tropical cyclone intensification and vortex-scale dynamics
- Utilization of Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) for thermodynamic information in relation to intensity change processes like vortex alignment
- Early stage tropical cyclone dynamical studies using HAFS and investigations of track and intensity errors
- Radar scientist and Lead Project Scientist for Advancing the Prediction of Hurricanes Experiment (APHEX)
2019, Ph.D., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
2015, M.S., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
2012, B.S., University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
- Hazelton, A., X. Chen, G.J. Alaka Jr., G.R. Alvey III, S. Gopalakrishnan, and F.D. Marks. Sensitivity of HAFS-B tropical cyclone forecasts to planetary boundary layer and microphysics parameterizations. Weather and Forecasting, 39(4):655-678, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-23-0124.1 2024
Ref. 4389 - Rajasree, P.M., X. Cao, H. Ramsay, K.M. Nunez-Ocasio, G. Kilroy, G.R. Alvey III, M. Chang, C.C. Nam, H. Fudeyasu, H.-F. Teng, and H. Yu. Tropical cyclogenesis: Controlling factors and physical mechanisms. Tropical Cyclone Research and Review, 12(3):165-181, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcrr.2023.09.004 2023
Ref. 4327 - Stone, Z., G.R. Alvey III, J.P. Dunion, M.S. Fischer, D.J. Raymond, R.F. Rogers, S. Sentic, and J. Zawislak. Thermodynamic contribution to vortex alignment and rapid intensification of Hurricane Sally (2020). Monthly Weather Review, 151(4):931-951, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-22-0201.1 2023
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2020 U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal
For courage, dedication, and heroism during search and rescue operations aboard NOAA’s P-3 Hurricane Hunter aircraft to locate the vessel Bourbon Rhode and its crew (on September 27 – 28, 2019).