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Working
Group/Tropical
Cyclone
Research
Frank Marks and CAPT Mike AngoveCo-Chairs
JAG/TCR
• February 2005: Federal Coordinator formed JAG/TCR
– Formed as result of principal action item from 58th IHC
– Supported by Interdepartmental Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research (ICMSSR)
• February 2007: JAG/TCR work culminated with publication of Interagency Strategic Research Plan for Tropical Cyclones: The Way Ahead
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– Table 4-1: Summarizes operational priorities of three operational tropical cyclone forecast and warning centers: TPC/NHC, CPHC, JTWC
– Section 5.1 and Table 5-1: Presents research needs to aid in meeting the operational priorities of the tropical cyclone forecast and warning centers
– Table 6-2, Recommendation #2: recommended TC research coordination that would:
• Monitor and update the operational priorities of tropical cyclone forecast and warning centers (Table 4-1)
• Monitor and update research needs (Table 5-1)
• Develop a multiagency research implementation plan that outlines specific strategies to address all research needs
Highlights of Interagency Plan
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WG/TCR
• May 31, 2007
– Briefed the Interdepartmental Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research (ICMSSR) on Interagency Plan
• Recommendation: Form new OFCM Working Group for Tropical Cyclone Research (WG/TCR)
• September 29, 2008
- WG/TCR membership identified
• November 20-21, 2008
- 1st WG/TCR meeting
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Dr. Frank MarksOAR (NOAA/DOC)
CAPT Michael AngoveNaval Deputy to NOAA (Navy/DOD)
Dr. Ronald FerekONR (Navy/DOD)
Dr. Ramesh KakarScience Msn Directorate (NASA)
Dr. Bradley SmullPhysical & Dynamic Met. (NSF)
Mr. Michael MathewsScience & Technology (FEMA/DHS)
Mr. Frederick ToepferHFIP Project Manager (NOAA/DOC)
Dr. Robert RogersOAR (NOAA/DOC)
Dr. Mark DeMariaNESDIS (NOAA/DOC)
Mr. James FranklinNWS (NOAA/DOC)
Dr. Naomi SurgiNWS (NOAA/DOC)
Dr. James GoerssNRL (Navy/DOD)
WG/TCR
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Lt Col Jonathan Talbot53rd WS (AF/DOD)
Mr. Bob FalveyDirector, JTWC
Dr. Richard D. Knabb NWS/CPHC (NOAA/DOC)
Dr. Scott BraunGSFC (NASA)
Dr. James McFaddenOMAO/AOC (NOAA/DOC)
Colonel Mark ZettlemoyerHQ AF (AF/DOD)
Dr. Gerald HeymsfieldGSFC (NASA)
Dr. Alexis Lugo-FernandezMMS (DOI)
Dr. Bruce EbersoleU.S. Army COE (Army/DOD)
Mr. William LaskaScience & Technology (FEMA/DHS)
Mr. Mark WelshingerOFCM
WG/TCR
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• Monitor and update operational priorities of tropical cyclone forecast and warning centers (Table 1)
• Review and update research needs (Table 2)
• Summarize agency research efforts against research needs
• Develop interagency research implementation strategy
– Leverage agency existing plans / resources to ensure all research needs addressed
• Review implementation strategy at annual IHC
WG/TCR Objectives / Tasks
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Operational Priorities
Table 1
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Research Needs
Table 2
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Agency Research Contributions
• Tabulated each agency research contribution (Man-year and $)
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Man-Years vs. Detailed Research TopicMan-Years vs. Detailed Research Topic
Agency Contribution to Research Needs
Intensity / Structure
Track Genesis QPF Surge
[Seasonal]
Model Development
Observations
Mapped using Detailed Research Need in Table 2
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Agency Contribution to Research Needs
General Research NWP Observations
Man-Years vs. Research NeedMan-Years vs. Research Need
Mapped using Primary Research Need in Table 2
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Combined Man-Years Mapped to Operational Priorities
Intensity
Change
Storm Surge
Genesis
Size/Structure
Stat Aids
Fcst Efficiency
Track Fcst
Wind Analysis
Model Res vs
Ensembles
QPF
Radar/Sat. Data
Seasonal Progs
SST Gradients
Mapped using last column of Table 1
Agency Representatives
• Dr. Scott Braun, NASA/GSFC
• Dr. Brad Smull, NSF
• Dr. Rob Rogers, NOAA AOML/HRD
• Dr. Ron Ferek, ONR
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