Session: Data Impact Tests and Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSE) (87th AMS Annual Meeting)

Wednesday, 17 January 2007: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

212B (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)

Cochairs: G. David Emmitt, Simpson Weather Associates, Inc. and Ward R. Seguin, NOAA/OAR

Papers:

8:30 AM

5.1

The use of global AIRS hyperspectral observations in numerical weather prediction

John F. Le Marshall, Bureau of Meteorology, Docklands, Victoria, Australia; and J. Jung, T. H. Zapotocny, W. L. Smith, D. K. Zhou, J. Derber, R. Treadon, S. Lord, M. Goldberg, and W. Wolf

Recorded presentation Poster PDF (145.3 kB)

8:45 AM

5.2

Use of the ensemble Kalman filter in a global coupled seasonal prediction system: impact on prediction skill and other issues

Christian L. Keppenne, SAIC, Greenbelt, MD; and M. M. Rienecker, R. M. Kovach, J. Marshak, and J. P. Jacob

Recorded presentation

9:00 AM

5.3

Ensemble data assimilation of satellite radiances

Jeffrey Whitaker, NOAA/ESRL, Boulder, CO; and T. M. Hamill

9:15 AM

5.4

Improved analyses and forecasts with AIRS retrievals using the local ensemble transform Kalman filter

Hong Li, Shanghai Typhoon Institute, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China; and J. Liu, E. Fertig, E. Kalnay, J. Aravequia, I. Szunyogh, E. J. Kostelich, and R. Todling

Recorded presentation Poster PDF (352.9 kB)

9:30 AM

5.5

Impact of ground-based GPS observations on the Canadian Regional Analysis and Forecast System

Stephen R. Macpherson, MSC, Dorval, QC, Canada; and G. Deblonde, J. Aparicio, and B. Casati

Poster PDF (712.0 kB)

9:45 AM

5.6

The impact of data interaction on targeted observations with a 4D-Var data assimilation and forecast system

Dacian N. Daescu, Portland State University, Portland, OR; and I. M. Navon, S. Akella, and G. Erlebacher

Recorded presentation Poster PDF (420.7 kB)

10:00 AM

Coffee Break in Meeting Room Foyer

10:30 AM

5.7

The influence of observations on 1-10 day forecasts

Daniel Hodyss, NRL, Monterey, CA; and S. J. Majumdar

Recorded presentation

10:45 AM

5.8

Evaluation of WINDSAT surface wind data and its impact on ocean surface wind analyses and numerical weather prediction

Robert Atlas, NOAA/AOML, Miami, FL; and O. Reale, J. Ardizzone, J. Terry, J. -. C. Jusem, E. Brin, D. Bungato, and J. F. Le Marshall

Poster PDF (843.3 kB)

11:00 AM

5.9

Analysis of Hurricanes Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and COSMIC Satellite Data

Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, Geosystems Research Institute, Stennis Space Center, MS; and Q. Xiao, G. J. Holland, Y. H. Kuo, J. J. Cione, and C. M. Hill

Recorded presentation

11:15 AM

5.10

Applications in exploiting Synthetic Aperture Radar for hurricane initialization and simulation

Weizhong Zheng, QSS Group, Inc., Lanham, MD; and X. Li, C. Z. Zou, and W. G. Pichel

Recorded presentation

11:30 AM

5.11

The Impact of Low-Cost Lagrangian Drifters on Tropical Cyclone Analyses and Forecasts

Joe Dreher, ENSCO Inc., Cocoa Beach, FL; and J. Manobianco

Recorded presentation Poster PDF (602.4 kB)

11:45 AM

5.12

The challenges of transferring observation research to operations

Ward R. Seguin, NOAA/OAR, Silver Spring, MD; and M. Uhart

12:00 PM

Lunch Break (Cash & Carry available in the Exhibit Hall)

1:30 PM

5.13

The impact of assimilating radar and SCAN data on a WRF simulation of a Mississippi Delta squall line

Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, Geosystems Research Institute, Stennis Space Center, MS; and Q. Xiao, J. Sun, E. Lim, C. M. Hill, Y. Li, N. Tran, and J. L. Dyer

Recorded presentation

1:45 PM

5.14

Sensitivity of Surface Analyses to RAWS observations

John D. Horel, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; and D. Myrick

2:00 PM

5.15

The Sensitivity of PBL Parameterizations Modeled by MM5 to Various Surface and Boundary Layer Parameters and their Impact on a Unique Satellite Data Assimilation Technique

Scott M. Mackaro, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO

Recorded presentation

2:15 PM

5.16