comparison of the 2008 and 2010 snapshots of tropical cyclone r&d

OFCM-Sponsored Working Group for Tropical Cyclone Research

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Comparison of the 2008 and 2010 Snapshots of

Tropical Cyclone R&D

Dr. Frank Marks (NOAA) and Dr. Ron Ferek (Navy)

Co-Chairs, Working Group for Tropical Cyclone Research (WG/TCR)


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History of WG/TCR• February 2005: Federal Coordinator

formed Joint Action Group for Tropical Cyclone Research (JAG/TCR)

• February 2007: JAG/TCR work culminated with publication of Interagency Strategic Research Plan for Tropical Cyclones: The Way Ahead

• Two Tables in the Plan: Table 4-1: Operational Priorities of the TC Forecasting &

Warning Centers

Table 5-1: Research Needs in Atmospheric and Ocean Science

• October 2008: First meeting of the WG/TCR


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WG/TCR Objectives / Tasks

• Keep Tables 4-1 and 5-1 updated Table 4-1: Ops priorities (became Table 1) Table 5-1: Research needs (became Table 2)

• Map agency meteorological research efforts against TC research needs and operational priorities

• Analyze / compare results • Update information at IHC

Research Needs

Table 2

Operational Priorities

• Table 1 Ops priorities

extracted from FY09 JHT Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (AFFO)

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Operational Priorities

• Table 1 Ops priorities

extracted from FY09 JHT Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity (AFFO)

Ops priorities from FY11 JHT AFFO


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Combined Agency Data Graphedto Detailed Research Categories

Combined Agency Data Graphedto Ops Priorities

Research Compilation Process• Tabulated each agency’s research contribution; man-years and $

~ 240 projects (NOAA, NASA, Navy, NSF, USACE, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement)

• Mapped man-years for each R&D activity to the Detailed Research Categories using Table 2 (see 1st graph)

• Mapped man-years to ops priorities using column in Table 1 (see 2nd graph)


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Comparison of 2008 Snapshotwith

2010 Snapshot


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Man-years by Research Category

2008 Snapshot(Total Man-years: 211)



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Man-years by Agency




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2008 SnapshotTotal: $50,155K

2010 SnapshotTotal: $76,658K

Field Experiments: PREDICT, GRIP, IFEX, ITOP & Research Computer System (HFIP)

NOAA Total$23,936

HFIP


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2010 SnapshotTotal: 296 Man-years

(HFIP Contribution: 75 man-years)

Research Needs Mapped onto Ops Priorities

• On next two slides: 2008 and 2010

comparisons of the research needs mapped onto ops priorities

Used ops priorities published in the FY09 JHT AFFO


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2008 Snapshot(FY09 AFFO)

NHC / CPHC

Total: 211 Man-years



Intensity Change

Storm Surge

Genesis

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Fcstr Efficiency

Track Fcst

Wind Analysis


QPFRadar/Sat. Data

Seasonal Progs

SST Gradients

Improved Obs

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Fcstr Efficiency

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QPFRadar/Sat. Data

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Improved Obs


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Analysis of Tropical Cyclone R&D

Closing Comments• Two snapshots that captured R&D activities

Represents the spectrum of R&D across the community Research influenced by ops priorities; provides mechanism for

essential feedback

• With HFIP and four major field experiments, R&D increased markedly in 2010 snapshot compared to 2008 snapshot

Deltas between 2008 and 2010 not only reflect HFIP, but changing emphasis of field experiments

• Intensity change is still #1 operational priority Research (basic and applied) is still required, as this is a very

difficult and complex problem


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• Users would like research community to take more of an interest in guidance decision tools

• We have a process to: Keep the operational priorities updated Assess and evaluate how research is contributing to those

priorities Allow research managers to make informed decisions for future

investments Facilitate interagency collaboration and coordination

• Starting to see interesting results from R&D and will see examples throughout the conference

• Raises awareness of the importance of R2O • Will complete next snapshot in 2012 using new operational

priorities (FY11 JHT AFFO)

Analysis of Tropical Cyclone R&D


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QUESTIONS?

BACKUPS


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Dr. Frank MarksOAR/AOML/HRD (NOAA/DOC)

Dr. Ronald FerekONR (Navy/DOD)

Dr. Bradley SmullPhysical & Dynamic Met. (NSF)

Dr. Scott BraunGSFC (NASA)

Dr. James McFaddenOMAO/AOC (NOAA/DOC)

Dr. Robert RogersOAR/AOML/HRD (NOAA/DOC)

Dr. Mark DeMariaNESDIS (NOAA/DOC)

Lt Col Jonathan Talbot53rd WRS (AF/DOD)

Mr. James FranklinNWS/NHC (NOAA/DOC)

Mr. William (Kim) CurryHQ Navy (Navy/DOD)

Mr. Bob FalveyDirector, JTWC (AF/DOD)

Ms. Robbie HoodOAR (NOAA/DOC)

Dr. Bruce EbersoleU.S. Army COE (Army/DOD)

Dr. Daniel MelendezNWS/OST (NOAA/DOC)

Mr. Jeffrey HawkinsNRL (Navy/DOD)

Dr. Alexis Lugo-FernandezBOEMRE (DOI)

Dr. James GoerssNRL (Navy/DOD)

Lt Col Chris CantrellHQ AF (AF/DOD)

Dr. Gerald HeymsfieldGSFC (NASA)

Ms. Justyna NicinskaOAR (NOAA/DOC)

Mr. Mark WelshingerOFCM

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QPFRadar/Sat. Data

Seasonal Progs

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Improved Obs

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Seasonal Progs

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Improved Obs

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NSF FY08 AND FY09NOAA FY09NAVY FY08NASA FY08 AND FY09OTHER FY09

2008 SNAPSHOT – FYs INCLUDED (SEE NEXT SLIDE)

2010 SNAPSHOT - # OF PROJECTS (BACKGROUND FOR SLIDE #5)NSF 39NOAA 116NAVY 50NASA 31OTHER 3


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