Investigate mesoscale model forecast sensitivities to boundary layer parameterization schemes for Great Plains low-level jet cases while seeking also means of improving scheme performance. Present results at scientific meetings.

Dissertation title: "Improving Numerical Wind Forecasts at Wind Turbine Height for Wind Ramp Events in the Stable Boundary Layer"

Managed research activities that involved interfacing with collaborators among the U.S. research community, both from universities and private industry; + Served as the industrial liaison for Weathernews to the Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA) program in the U.S., a multi-institution radar research initiative funded largely by the National Science Foundation;+ Initiated discussions and supported negotiations with radar firms in the U.S. for the purchase of X-band radars for use in JapanConducted research in the area of regional numerical weather prediction (NWP) using the Weather Research Forecast (WRF) model + Evaluated and modified model cumulus parameterization and microphysics schemes to optimize precipitation forecast operations over Japan; + Developed a velocity retrieval system for X-band radar dataManaged cross-cultural issues and communication in the implementation of a company global administrative structure within Weathernews offices outside of Japan+ Regularly communicated with overseas staff through video conferences and face-to-face meetings;+ Served continually to avoid misunderstanding between U.S., European, and Japanese staff by providing a cross-cultural interpretation of company directives and vision

 Conducted research in the area of NWP o Investigated model capabilities for lake-effect snow simulationso Investigated model sensitivities to NEXRAD radar data for the simulation of local severe storms Wrote and negotiated various proposals and contracts for research funding and computing resources; o Served as PI for a project with a private industry partner to investigate clear-air turbulence using the ARPSo Served as co-PI for a project to develop a GIS-based system for air quality monitoring purposes at a US military installationo Created proposal to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center to access high-computing resources in support of research by CAPS scientists Coordinated administrative logistics for the support of scientific research including the composition of research reports and financial reporting; o Multi-million dollar project with private industry partner to develop an NWP system for use within the energy industry (supported contract negotiation including reviewing terms and setting a budget; coordinated hiring of scientific staff; communicated project results to funding agency) Regularly represented Center interests and results at scientific and professional gatherings nationally and internationally;o Invited speaker at NWP workshop of the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) in Offenbach, Germany (1997)o Invited speaker at American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference at Indianapolis, IN (1999)o Invited speaker at National Weather Association (NWA) meeting in Des Moines, IA (2002)o Invited speaker at Phi Theta Kappa honor society annual meeting in San Diego, CA (2003) Planned and coordinated international workshops involving invited scientists from various institutions and coordinated site visits to highlight research resultso 1st and 2nd US-Korea Workshop on Storm- and Mesoscale Weather Analysis and Prediction (1996 and 1997 respectively)o Various site visits by NSF staff , CAPS board members, and visiting dignitaries