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Defenses for Fall 2020

Analyzing the Detection Efficiency of the Geostationary Lightning Mapper in Isolated Convection
Dec 04, 2020
MS Defense
“Analyzing the Detection Efficiency of the Geostationary Lightning Mapper in Isolated Convection”
BY Adam Clayton
ADVISOR Steven Rutledge
Read Abstract
Using GOES-16 ABI Data to Detect Convection, Estimate Latent Heating, and Initiate Convection in a High Resolution Model
Nov 30, 2020
PhD Defense
“Using GOES-16 ABI Data to Detect Convection, Estimate Latent Heating, and Initiate Convection in a High Resolution Model”
BY Yoonjin Lee
ADVISOR Chris Kummerow and Milija Zupanski
Read Abstract
The Influence of Cloud Radiative Effects on Hydrologic Sensitivity and Variability
Nov 13, 2020
PhD Defense
“The Influence of Cloud Radiative Effects on Hydrologic Sensitivity and Variability”
BY Alexandra Naegele
ADVISOR David Randall
Read Abstract
Retrieving Cloud Ice Number Concentration Using Polarimetric Radar
Nov 02, 2020
MS Defense
“Retrieving Cloud Ice Number Concentration Using Polarimetric Radar”
BY Nicholas Kedzuf
ADVISOR Christine Chiu
Read Abstract
Quantifying Internal Climate Variability and Its Changes Using Large-Ensembles of Climate Change Simulations
Oct 30, 2020
PhD Defense
“Quantifying Internal Climate Variability and Its Changes Using Large-Ensembles of Climate Change Simulations”
BY Jingyuan Li
ADVISOR David Thompson
Read Abstract
On Intensity Change and the Effects of Shortwave Radiation on Tropical Cyclone Rainbands
Oct 28, 2020
PhD Defense
“On Intensity Change and the Effects of Shortwave Radiation on Tropical Cyclone Rainbands”
BY Ben Trabing
ADVISOR Michael Bell
Read Abstract
Airborne Radar Quality Control and Analysis of the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Michael (2018)
Oct 27, 2020
MS Defense
“Airborne Radar Quality Control and Analysis of the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Michael (2018)”
BY Alex DesRosiers
ADVISOR Michael Bell
Read Abstract
Towards Using Neural Networks for Geoscientific Discovery
Oct 02, 2020
PhD Defense
“Towards Using Neural Networks for Geoscientific Discovery”
BY Ben Toms
ADVISOR Elizabeth Barnes
Read Abstract
Environmental Controls and Aerosol Impacts on Tropical Sea Breeze Convection
Aug 28, 2020
PhD Defense
“Environmental Controls and Aerosol Impacts on Tropical Sea Breeze Convection”
BY Minnie Park
ADVISOR Susan van den Heever
Read Abstract
Daytime Evolution of Oxidized Reactive Nitrogen in Western U.S. Wildfire Smoke Plumes: In situ and Satellite Observations
Aug 25, 2020
MS Defense
“Daytime Evolution of Oxidized Reactive Nitrogen in Western U.S. Wildfire Smoke Plumes: In situ and Satellite Observations”
BY Julieta Juncosa Calahorrano
ADVISOR Emily Fischer
Read Abstract
Quantifying and Understanding Current and Future Links Between Tropical Convection and the Large-Scale Circulation
Aug 21, 2020
PhD Defense
“Quantifying and Understanding Current and Future Links Between Tropical Convection and the Large-Scale Circulation”
BY Andrea Jenney
ADVISOR David Randall and Elizabeth Barnes
Read Abstract
Intraseasonal and Diurnal Variations of Precipitation Features Observed During Dynamo
Aug 06, 2020
MS Defense
“Intraseasonal and Diurnal Variations of Precipitation Features Observed During Dynamo”
BY Marqi Rocque
ADVISOR Steven Rutledge
Read Abstract