Global Systems Laboratory
3450 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, CO
USA 80301
My work straddles the interface between research and operations in numerical weather prediction. As the acting chief of the GSL Earth Prediction Advancement Division, I contribute to planning and supporting the execution of model development in the areas of physical parameterizations, interactions between domains of the earth system (atmosphere, land, ocean, and sea ice), atmospheric composition, and testing and evaluation of innovations. Our products are used by the National Weather Service to create numerical guidance for forecasters and by the general community to conduct research. I am passionate about creating mechanisms that facilitate synergistic interactions between the research and operational communities. For that reason, I work in projects of the Developmental Testbed Center that aim at engaging the academic community in using NOAA models and at evaluating innovations supplied by the community. Connecting with the research community is a key ingredient for accelerating the transition of innovations to operations and creating better forecasts.