NWC REU 2011
 May 23 - July 29

 

Students & Mentors 2011

Rebekah Banas
Junior meteorology major
Central Michigan University
Mentor:
Heather Reeves, OU/CIMMS & NOAA/NSSL
Research Project:
Forecast Validation of Three Sierra Nevada Precipitation Events

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Eric Beamesderfer
Junior meteorology major
California University of Pennsylvania
Mentors:
Kiel Ortega, OU/CIMMS & NOAA/NSSL
Travis Smith, OU/CIMMS & NOAA/NSSL
John Cintineo, OU/SoM
Research Project:
Comparison of Estimated and Observed Storm Motions to Environmental Parameters

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Daniel Brouillette
Junior meteorology major
Northern Illinois University
Mentors:
Dr. Yang Hong, OU/CEES
J.J. Gourley, NOAA/NSSL
Research Project:
Quantifying Changes in Extreme Precipitation at Houston and Oklahoma City by 2041-2065 Using the Canadian Regional Climate Model (CRCM)

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Amber Cannon
Junior cartography and geotechniques major
East Central University
Mentors:
Kim Klockow, OCS & OU/GES
Randy Peppler, OU/CIMMS & OU/GES
Research Project:
Deriving Population Exposure Fatality Rate Estimates for Tornado Outbreaks Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Tracey Dorian
Junior meteorology major
Pennsylvania State University
Mentor:
Mike Douglas, NOAA/NSSL
Research Project:
Choosing the Most Accurate Thresholds in a Cloud Detection Algorithm for MODIS Imagery

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Travis Elless
Junior meteorology major
Valparaiso University
Mentor:
Xuguang Wang, OU/SoM
Research Project:
Impact of AQUA Satellite Data on Hurricane Forecast: Danielle 2010

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Samuel Lillo
Junior meteorology major
Plymouth State University
Mentor:
Ted Mansell, OU/CIMMS & NOAA/NSSL
Research Project:
Sensitivity of Microphysical Parameters on the Evolution of a Supercell

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Alex Lyakhov
Senior meteorology major
SUNY Oneonta
Mentors:
David Bodine, OU/SoM & OU/ARRC
Bob Palmer, OU/SoM & OU/ARRC
Research Project:
Observations of a Supercell and Weak Tornado Made With a Rapid-Scan, Polarimetric Mobile Radar

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Sarah Mustered
Junior meteorology major
Valparaiso University
Mentor:
Kiel Ortega, OU/CIMMS & NOAA/NSSL
Research Project:
Investigation of Radar Variables and Near Surface Environments for Developing a Surface Hail Fall Product

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Adam Taylor
Junior meteorology major
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mentors:
Jerry Brotzge, OU/CAPS
Fred Carr, OU/SoM
Research Project:
A Comparison of Wind Estimates From CASA and NEXRAD Radars During Severe Wind Events

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