Forecast Research and Development
- Collaborative research and forecasting
- Modeling, observation and analysis
- Field observing facilities support
-- Dave Stensrud, Chief, David.Stensrud@noaa.gov
Radar Research and Development
- Doppler radar and remote sensing
- Real-time applications and displays
- Software engineering
- Radar engineering
-- Doug Forsyth, Chief, Douglas.Forsyth@noaa.gov
Warning Research and Development
- Warning applications
- Hydrometeorology
- Convective weather research
-- Dave Jorgensen, Chief, David.P.Jorgensen@noaa.gov
The three research divisions - FORECAST, WARNING, and RADAR - work together to:
- Define and develop new radar systems and enhance existing weather radar capabilities;
- Develop and test tools and models to improve forecasts and warnings;
- Develop hydrometeorology tools for severe storm monitoring and prediction;
- Carry out field research to improve the basic understanding of severe storm processes.
