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, xii, 78 pages)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Brian Tang
Keywords
Lightning, Severe storms, Weather forecasting
Subject Categories
Atmospheric Sciences
Abstract
Severe weather events in the northeastern United States can be challenging to forecast, given how the evolution of deep convection can be influenced by complex terrain and the lack of quality observations in complex terrain. To supplement existing observations, this study explores using lightning to forecast severe convection in areas of complex terrain in the northeastern United States. A sudden increase in lightning flash rate by two standard deviations (2σ), also known as a lightning jump, may be indicative of a strengthening updraft and an increased probability of severe weather.
Recommended Citation
Eck, Pamela, "Evaluation of lightning jumps as a predictor of severe weather in the Northeastern United States" (2017). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1824.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1824