Matthew Rosier
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Faculty Mentor : Dr. Douglas Miller, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
This study investigates the track, intensity, and precipitation
distribution of Hurricane Charley as it crossed the Florida Peninsula
between August 13 and 14, 2004. The track, intensity, and precipitation
distribution are being studied, as observed and as forecasted by both
the National Hurricane Center and several numerical models. The primary
focus of the project involves using a locally configured version of the
Weather Research and Forecast model (WRF) to examine how changes in the
model's implicit and explicit moisture schemes, boundary layer physics,
and sea surface temperature analysis affect its track, intensity, and
associated precipitation distribution. By studying these aspects of the
model in regards to Hurricane Charley, we will be able to improve the
configuration of the model, which will hopefully result in more
accurate forecasting of landfalling tropical cyclones.
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