Synoptic and Mesoscale Disturbances Over North America and Adjacent Regions

小行星9413012 利用以前完成的实地项目的数据，这项研究将侧重于中尺度天气系统的结构和生命周期及其与北美和邻近海洋区域大尺度气流的相互作用的诊断研究。 重点将放在了解地形障碍和斜压区（例如，冬季的沿海区）如何触发有组织的中尺度扰动和锋面和/或修改现有的瞬态扰动。 研究方法将涉及常规天气学 以及使用特殊数据集的中尺度案例研究。 这项研究的一个重要组成部分将涉及继续与海洋大气局的一名科学家进行合作研究，其中涉及使用先进的中尺度数值模型。 这项研究的结果将提高对冬季天气系统的了解，并有助于改善当地极端事件的预报。 ***

9413012 Bosart Using data from previously completed field projects, this research will focus on diagnostic studies of the structure and life cycle of mesoscale weather systems and their interactions with the larger scale flow over North America and adjacent oceanic regions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how topographic barriers and baroclinic zones (e.g. coastal zones in winter) act to trigger organized mesoscale disturbances and fronts and/or modify existing transient disturbances. The research methodology will involve conventional synoptic and mesoscale case studies using the special data sets. An important component of the research will involve the continuation of an ongoing cooperative study with a NOAA scientist that involves use of an advanced mesoscale numerical model. Results of this research will improve understanding of wintertime weather systems and assist in improving local forecasts of extreme events. ***