Date of Award
1-1-2017
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (ii, iii, 71 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Ryan D Torn
Keywords
Ensemble, Forecasting, Hurricane, Modeling, Precipitation, Terrain, Hurricane Irene, 2011, Rainfall probabilities, Precipitation forecasting, Rain and rainfall, Floods
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences | Meteorology
Abstract
As tropical cyclones (TCs) move into the midlatitudes, they are often associated with extensive heavy precipitation. This precipitation can lead to widespread flooding events, such as occurred with Hurricane Irene (2011) over the northeastern United States. Despite the high-impact nature of these events, there are relatively few studies that explore the sensitivity of precipitation forecasts to model initial conditions, beyond focusing on the variability in forecast TC track.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Molly Becker, "Ensemble variability in rainfall forecasts of Hurricane Irene (2011)" (2017). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1950.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1950