Steven A. Rutledge - Professor
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Education
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science - 1983 - University of Washington - Seattle, WA
- B.S. in Physics - 1978 - University of Missouri - St. Louis, MO
Career Overview
Professor Rutledge joined the CSU Department of Atmospheric Science in 1988 and served as the Department Head from July 1999 through December 2006. Prior to his arrival, he served on the academic faculty at Oregon State University.
Teaching Interests
- Atmospheric electricity
- Cloud physics
- Radar meteorology
Research Interests
- Radar meteorology
- Cloud electricity
- Cloud physics
- Mesometeorology
Professor Rutledge's research interests include mesoscale meteorology, cloud electricity, radar meteorology, and cloud physics. His current research focuses on the organization and structure of tropical convection, electrification processes in isolated convection and mesoscale convective systems, and the use of multi-parameter radar to infer hydrometeor distributions in clouds to estimate rainfall. Professor Rutledge's research group addresses a broad range of issues associated with convection and remote sensing, especially electricity within severe storms. His group also operates the CSU-CHILL National Radar Facility.
Research Sponsors
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Awards, Honors, and Positions
- Department Head - July 1999 through December 2006
- CSU-CHILL National Radar Facility - Scientific Director
- TOGA-COARE Shipboard Doppler Radar Program - Lead Scientist
- NASA/TRMM/LBA Field Campaign - Director - 1999
- STEPS Field Project - Operations Director - 2000
- CSU College of Engineering New Faculty Research Award - 1991
- NASA Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM) Science Team - Member
- MCTEX Science Steering Committee - Co-Chair
- STERAO Steering Committee - Co-Chair
- Dean's Council Award - 1997
- University of Missouri Distinguished Alumni Award - 1998
- American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Member
- American Metorological Society (AMS) - Fellow
- UCAR Board of Trustees - Member
