Research Interests

Grad student Harlan Shannon in Nevada desert gravity current equation

Philosophy and Interests: Observational meteorology is about knowing what the atmosphere does, while atmospheric dynamics is about understanding why. The two are linked as one, the weather providing an endless string of fascinating problems and dynamics the tools to solve them. From this wealth, I choose to study the interaction of mesoscale phenomena with the boundary layer, terrain, and convection. My tools of choice are observations, models, applied mathematics, and fluid dynamics. I enjoy guiding both graduate students and undergraduates as they grow to appreciate the subtlety of the atmosphere and the methods used to explore it. Thus, my research group usually includes undergraduates as well as M.S. and Ph.D. students. I also enjoy collaborating with scientists in other disciplines on the application of meteorology to their research problems.


Mesoscale Convective Systems

Boundary Layer Convection

Mountain Meteorology

Marine Meteorology

Artificial Intelligence

Radar Meteorology

Weather Forecasting and Verification

Predictive Ornithology

Tropical Cyclones