Release of and data monitoring from radiosondes - training will be provided. Surface observations - psychrometry, wind measurement, sky and cloud observation, digital photography. Storm damage assessment. Include brief cv, and a summary of recent grades. Below is a brief outline of the project.
Lake breezes are a frequent feature of summer weather in southern Ontario.
A four month deployment of a surface mesonet will enhance existing weather and climate stations. Aircraft based measurements will provide an in situ, over-water capability that was unavailable in the 1997 pilot experiment. Modelling of selected cases using mesoscale models will test our ability to reliably simulate severe weather events associated with lake breeze flows and lead to improved forecast capability. To evaluate and improve current methods of short range forecasting and nowcasting lake breeze occurrence, location of lake breeze frontal boundaries and circulations, and forecasting the initiation and enhancement of thunderstorms and related severe weather at lake breeze fronts. Canada Research Chairs Information on the current Canada Research Chairs competition is available at our Canada Research Chairs website.