Title: Insights on the Dynamics and Microphysics of Stratiform Precipitation in Tropical Cyclones
Lecturer: Dr. Anthony Didlake (Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, US)
Time: Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Venue: Lecture Hall D103, School of Atmospheric Sciences
Abstract: The convective-to-stratiform life cycle of precipitation is often on display in tropical cyclones (TCs) as asymmetric features in the eyewall and outer rainbands of the storm. These asymmetric features can impact storm intensity and structure through processes that are not fully understood. The role of stratiform precipitation in TCs has been particularly difficult to understand and predict because ice processes are complicated and often not well-represented in weather forecast models. Here, we examine recent findings from modeling studies on the dynamics and microphysics of stratiform precipitation in TCs.
Brief introduction to the speaker: Dr. Anthony Didlake is an Associate Professor of Meteorology at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, US. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, US, Dr. Didlake began pursuing his lifelong interest in meteorology as an undergraduate at Yale University. He received his B.S. in Geology and Geophysics, then went to the University of Washington-Seattle and received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences. His research examines the cloud processes of high-impact weather systems, with a primary focus on tropical cyclones. This work combines radar and other field observations with numerical weather models to improve understanding of tropical cyclone intensity, precipitation, and evolution. His work also extends to improving the representation of cloud and precipitation processes in organized convection in weather and climate models.