MASTERCLASS | North Atlantic and European Cyclones – Evolution, Processes, and Predictability
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The focus of this seminar was low-level, potentially damaging, wind jets in extratropical cyclones (aka windstorms) impacting Europe. I started by providing an overview of the evolution of cyclones and their associated wind and precipitation structures. I then discussed the characteristics, processes and predictability of the different low-level wind jets including their associated gusts and interaction with the atmospheric boundary layer. Finally, I discussed our knowledge gaps including the prevalence of sting jets in different parts of the globe and how climate change will affect windstorms
Speaker
Professor Suzanne Gray, University of Reading
Sue Gray is a professor of meteorology at the University of Reading with broad expertise in atmospheric predictability and processes in midlatitude, Arctic and tropical cyclones, and predictability and processes related to deep convective clouds. Recent research foci have been on moist processes in cyclones, supported by involvement in the aircraft-based field campaigns, and in the use and verification of km-scale numerical weather prediction models. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and was awarded the 2016 Buchan prize of the Royal Meteorological Society for her work on sting jets: descending short-lived wind jets found in some intense extratropical cyclones that can lead to damaging surface winds and gusts.
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Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing our online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, we are pleased to announce a new Masterclass series in Winter Storms & Euro Atlantic Climate
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts. Topics to be covered include North Atlantic and European cyclones – evolution, processes and predictability, the role of the jet stream in weather, predictability and climate and European climate variability and uncertainty in climate model projections.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
Masterclasses will run weekly on Wednesday 26th October, 2nd November and 9th November from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm (UTC), consisting of a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. Whilst the webinars are part of a series, attendance at all three events is not compulsory.
Sessions will be available as videos for any member who has registered but cannot attend registered with an option to email questions up to one week after the date of them going live.
The focus of this seminar was low-level, potentially damaging, wind jets in extratropical cyclones (aka windstorms) impacting Europe. I started by providing an overview of the evolution of cyclones and their associated wind and precipitation structures. I then discussed the characteristics, processes and predictability of the different low-level wind jets including their associated gusts and interaction with the atmospheric boundary layer. Finally, I discussed our knowledge gaps including the prevalence of sting jets in different parts of the globe and how climate change will affect windstorms
Speaker
Professor Suzanne Gray, University of Reading
Sue Gray is a professor of meteorology at the University of Reading with broad expertise in atmospheric predictability and processes in midlatitude, Arctic and tropical cyclones, and predictability and processes related to deep convective clouds. Recent research foci have been on moist processes in cyclones, supported by involvement in the aircraft-based field campaigns, and in the use and verification of km-scale numerical weather prediction models. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and was awarded the 2016 Buchan prize of the Royal Meteorological Society for her work on sting jets: descending short-lived wind jets found in some intense extratropical cyclones that can lead to damaging surface winds and gusts.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing our online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, we are pleased to announce a new Masterclass series in Winter Storms & Euro Atlantic Climate
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts. Topics to be covered include North Atlantic and European cyclones – evolution, processes and predictability, the role of the jet stream in weather, predictability and climate and European climate variability and uncertainty in climate model projections.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
Masterclasses will run weekly on Wednesday 26th October, 2nd November and 9th November from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm (UTC), consisting of a presentation followed by the opportunity for questions and discussion with the speaker. Whilst the webinars are part of a series, attendance at all three events is not compulsory.
Sessions will be available as videos for any member who has registered but cannot attend registered with an option to email questions up to one week after the date of them going live.