Browsing by Author "Coniglio, Michael"
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Analysis of environmental modifications by deep convection during the Mesoscale Predictability Experiment
Kerr, Christopher (2017-05)The Mesoscale Predictability Experiment (MPEX) conducted during the spring of 2013 included frequent coordinated sampling of near-storm environments via upsondes. These unique observations were taken to better understand ... -
Diagnosis of Severe Wind Processes in Two Nocturnal MCSs Observed during PECAN
Miller, Rachel (2023-08-04)Severe wind processes in nocturnal mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) are not well understood since historically it has been assumed that these systems are elevated due to a stable surface layer. However, recent studies ... -
Examining Environmental Conditions, Storm-scale Characteristics, and Tornado Potential in Observed and Simulated Supercell Thunderstorms
Flournoy, Matthew (2020-07-30)Despite advancements in our understanding of supercell thunderstorms, numerous questions remain regarding relationships between their environment, storm-scale characteristics, and tornado potential. In particular, quantifying ... -
An Investigation Between Tornadic and Non-Tornadic QLCS Mesovortices using Operational and Experimental MRMS Products
Pardun, Tyler (2023-08-04)Quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) tornadoes have become an active area of research over the last several years. Through numerical simulations, it is theorized that QLCS vortex formation occurs near the surface in a ... -
A Kinematic and Thermodynamic Analysis of the 17 May 2019 McCook / Farnam, Nebraska Tornadic Supercell
Satrio, Martin (2023-08-04)The Targeted Observation by Radars and UAS of Supercells field project successfully deployed on a cyclic tornadic supercell in southwest Nebraska on 17–18 May 2019. This case study uses data from the two airborne radars ... -
Low-level Stability Analysis of Observed Supercell Environments
Diedrichsen, Madeline (2022-08)Lapse rates have long been used to quantify the stability of the environment and aid in the prediction of storms. Low level lapse rates (0-1 km and 0-3 km) specifically have become a tool in understanding the finer processes ... -
Rawinsonde Observations of Supercell-Environment Interactions
Wade, Andrew (2016-12)The Mesoscale Predictability Experiment (MPEX) in 2013 and Mini-MPEX in 2016 used mobile soundings to observe the near-storm environments of springtime Great Plains convection. Together, the projects collected over 100 ... -
A Tale of Two Mesovortices: Analysis of a Simulated Severe MCS Observed By PECAN on 5-6 July 2015
Flournoy, Matthew (2017-07)Understanding and forecasting nocturnal thunderstorms and their hazards remain elusive goals. To this end, an expansive array of fixed and mobile observing systems were deployed in the summer of 2015 for the Plains Elevated ... -
Using Radiosonde Observations to Assess The 'Three-Ingredients' Method to Forecast QLCS Mesovortices
Ungar, Max (2022-08)Quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) mesovortices have a propensity to produce impactful severe weather outcomes, including tornadoes and enhanced straight-line wind damage. Despite advances in understanding the origins ...