An examination of the Arctic environment and Arctic cyclones during periods of low and high forecast skill of the synoptic-scale flow

Author

Kevin Biernat, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2021

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences

Content Description

1 online resource (vi, 166 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Lance Bosart

Committee Members

Andrea Lang, Ryan Torn, Steven Cavallo

Keywords

Cyclones, Cyclone forecasting, Synoptic meteorology, Tropospheric circulation, Polar vortex

Subject Categories

Atmospheric Sciences

Abstract

This dissertation compares Arctic environmental conditions and Arctic cyclones (ACs) between periods of low and high forecast skill of the synoptic-scale flow over the Arctic during summer, hereafter referred to as low-skill periods and high-skill periods, respectively. This dissertation also examines features and processes influencing the evolution and forecast skill of selected categories of ACs.

Recommended Citation

Biernat, Kevin, "An examination of the Arctic environment and Arctic cyclones during periods of low and high forecast skill of the synoptic-scale flow" (2021). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2639.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2639