Hurricane Science Research Program Science Team Meeting

Monday, April 6

Ramesh Kakar
Welcome

Gerald Heymsfield/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Recent History- CAMEX 3, 4, TCSP, NAMMA.  Types of flights, instruments carried

Christopher Thorncroft/University at Albany, SUNY
Tropical Cyclogenesis Associated with African Easterly Waves

Scott Braun/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Analysis of Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Genesis and Evolution Using NASA Satellite and Field Program Data

Shu-Hua Chen/University of California, Davis
The Impact of Saharan Air Layer on Tropical Cyclone Genesis and Intensification

Break

Tiruvalam Krishnamurti/Florida State University
Relationship of cloud flare ups, growth of divergence, enhancement of the
departures from balance laws and hurricane intensity

Bin Wang, International Pacific Research Center
Investigation of tropical cyclone intensity change and genesis with EOS observations and cloud-resolving HWRF model

Edward Zipser/University of Utah
Formation and Rapid Intensification of Tropical Cyclones: Intense Convective Events vs. Large Scale Controls

Gerald Heymsfield/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Multiscale Analysis of Tropical Storm Hot Tower and Warm Core Interactions Using Field Campaign Observations

Discussion

Lunch

John Molinari/University at Albany, SUNY
Convective Bursts During Tropical Cyclone Formation and Intensification

Haiyan Jiang/University of Utah
A TRMM-based Tropical Cyclone Precipitation Feature Database and Its Usage on Intensification Study

Robert Hart/Florida State University
Seeking improved short-term TC intensity change understanding and forecasting through synthesis of reconnaissance and remotely sensed datasets

Greg McFarquhar/University of Illinois
Application of NASA Field Observations, Satellite Retrievals and High-Resolution WRF Simulations to Study Physical and Dynamical Processes Governing Tropical Cyclone Rainfall and Intensity Change

Nick Shay/University of Miami/RSMAS
Oceanic Heat Content Index For Tropical Cyclone Intensity Forecasting: What Lies Beneath!

Break

William Cotton/Colorado State University
Response of developing tropical cyclones to CCN and microphysics

Elizabeth Ritchie/University of Arizona
Using remotely-sensed observations to describe and predict tropical cyclone formation

Eric Smith/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Current Issues with TRMM Satellite Precipitation Retrieval &
Desired New Measurements from NASA HSRP

Michael Montgomery/Naval Postgraduate School
Relevance of recent results on “Marsupial Theory” to genesis and collaborative design of GRIP field studies

Robert  Rogers/NOAA/AOML/Hurricane Research Division
NOAA Hurricane Research and plans for 2010 Field Campaign

Zipser+Heymsfield+Braun
Candidate flight scenarios for successful missions on consecutive days for genesis and rapid intensification

Discussion

Tuesday, April 7

Marilyn Vasques/NASA Ames Research Center
Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP): Deployment & Suitcase Site Report

Aircraft Capabilities: Possible measurements, schedules, down day requirements, basing options
Dave Fratello and Dee Porter - NASA Global Hawk Project Description and Status
Frank Cutler/NASA Dryden Flight Research Center- NASA DC-8 Flying Laboratory Aircraft

Break

Open discussion focused upon science objectives and the prospects for meeting these objectives given realistic projections for aircraft capabilities.  Identification of issues for discussion on Day-3

Lunch

Open discussion focused upon the synergies and opportunities presented by collaboration with other agencies, possible modification of scenarios to be both more realistic and more closely matched with measurement capabilities.
(Note: Montgomery, Rogers may lead off this portion with brief introduction.)

Michael Goodman, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and Svetla Hristova-Veleva, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Tropical Cyclone - Interactive Data Exchange and Analysis System (TC-IDEAS: Combining Airborne Field Data Global Satellite Observations and Model Simulations of Tropical Cyclones

Break

Potential for assistance in meeting primary objectives from ground-based measurements and/or measurements if no suitable targets for genesis or RI exist.  Identification of missing pieces, assignment of discussion leaders for day-3

Wednesday, April 8

Discussion leaders summarize status of science objectives and issues needing resolution.

Break

Open discussion of remaining issues, development of “to-do” list and assignments