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Dr. F. Martin Ralph is a synoptic and mesoscale research meteorologist focused on understanding the physical processes that create extremes in precipitation ranging from flood to drought, and on advancing associated observations, predictions, climate projections and decision support tools. A primary topic has been atmospheric rivers and their role in mid latitude precipitation. From 2001 – 2013 he was Chief of the Water Cycle Branch at NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory in Colorado where he led the development of the Hydrometeorology Testbed. He also managed NOAA’s Science, Technology and Infusion Program, Chaired NOAA’s US Weather Research Program Executive Committee, and led the creation of NOAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. In 2013 he moved to the University of California San Diego/Scripps Institution of Oceanography where he is developing the “Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes.”
A major goal through his career has been to better understand, monitor, and predict key elements of the global water cycle including water vapor transport, precipitation and runoff. Scientific understanding of atmospheric rivers, which are critical to both the global water cycle and to the distribution of precipitation and flooding in key parts of the world, is a major thrust. Using these results to evaluate and improve short-term precipitation forecasting and to provide reliable regional climate projections of flooding and water supplies in several areas of the world, are desired outcomes. The application of these findings to key users of weather and climate information on extreme events in the Western U.S. is being developed through new observing strategies, modeling and the creation of decision support tools tailored to user needs.
Dr. Ralph has published over 75 peer-reviewed scientific articles, roughly 25 as the lead author. He has helped lead the establishment of testbeds as a method to accelerate the development and infusion of new science and technology into weather and climate forecasting operations. He has developed new projects, experiments and teams on several subjects, most having to do with observations, physical understanding, precipitation extremes, predictions and decision support tools.
Awards Include
Elected Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
Climate Science Service Award from California’s Dept. of Water Resources
Department of Commerce Silver Medal & Bronze Medals (3)
“For comprehensive flood mitigation efforts in response to a severely weakened Howard Hansen Dam project with the potential of catastrophic flooding.” (2012)
To the Boulder Planning and Transition Team “For designing and implementing the consolidation of six research organizations in Boulder, CO into the new NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory,” (2006)
To the PACJET Research and Development Team “For the development of a snow-level algorithm for boundary layer wind profilers which will improve national winter weather forecasts,” (2003)
NOAA Administrator’s Awards (2)
“For exemplary leadership of the NOAA Unmanned Aircraft System Program during its formative stage” (2009)
“For the successful planning, implementation and initial deployment in the San Diego and Oxnard Areas of the first NOAA/USGS Debris-Flow Warning System.” (2007)
OAR Employee of the Year
OAR Outstanding Scientific Paper (3)
Research Interests
Precipitation – diagnosing key physical processes controlling rain and snow formation and developing new methods for precipitation monitoring and prediction
Hydrometeorology – exploring atmospheric and land surface conditions that drive streamflow (from weather to climate scales)
Water resources – developing modern tools to aid in balancing water supply and flood control in a changing climate
Observations – applying new observing strategies (sensors and networks) to water cycle science and prediction
Atmospheric chemistry – exploring the role of aerosols in clouds, precipitation and water supply
A major goal through his career has been to better understand, monitor, and predict key elements of the global water cycle including water vapor transport, precipitation and runoff. Scientific understanding of atmospheric rivers, which are critical to both the global water cycle and to the distribution of precipitation and flooding in key parts of the world, is a major thrust. Using these results to evaluate and improve short-term precipitation forecasting and to provide reliable regional climate projections of flooding and water supplies in several areas of the world, are desired outcomes. The application of these findings to key users of weather and climate information on extreme events in the Western U.S. is being developed through new observing strategies, modeling and the creation of decision support tools tailored to user needs.
Dr. Ralph has published over 75 peer-reviewed scientific articles, roughly 25 as the lead author. He has helped lead the establishment of testbeds as a method to accelerate the development and infusion of new science and technology into weather and climate forecasting operations. He has developed new projects, experiments and teams on several subjects, most having to do with observations, physical understanding, precipitation extremes, predictions and decision support tools.
Awards Include
Elected Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
Climate Science Service Award from California’s Dept. of Water Resources
Department of Commerce Silver Medal & Bronze Medals (3)
“For comprehensive flood mitigation efforts in response to a severely weakened Howard Hansen Dam project with the potential of catastrophic flooding.” (2012)
To the Boulder Planning and Transition Team “For designing and implementing the consolidation of six research organizations in Boulder, CO into the new NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory,” (2006)
To the PACJET Research and Development Team “For the development of a snow-level algorithm for boundary layer wind profilers which will improve national winter weather forecasts,” (2003)
NOAA Administrator’s Awards (2)
“For exemplary leadership of the NOAA Unmanned Aircraft System Program during its formative stage” (2009)
“For the successful planning, implementation and initial deployment in the San Diego and Oxnard Areas of the first NOAA/USGS Debris-Flow Warning System.” (2007)
OAR Employee of the Year
OAR Outstanding Scientific Paper (3)
Research Interests
Precipitation – diagnosing key physical processes controlling rain and snow formation and developing new methods for precipitation monitoring and prediction
Hydrometeorology – exploring atmospheric and land surface conditions that drive streamflow (from weather to climate scales)
Water resources – developing modern tools to aid in balancing water supply and flood control in a changing climate
Observations – applying new observing strategies (sensors and networks) to water cycle science and prediction
Atmospheric chemistry – exploring the role of aerosols in clouds, precipitation and water supply
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JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERESno. 20 (2023)
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERSno. 6 (2023)
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JOURNAL OF HYDROMETEOROLOGYno. 3 (2023): 463-477
CLIMATE DYNAMICSno. 9-10 (2023): 4809-4824
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JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERESno. 6 (2023)
QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETYno. 756 (2023): 3044-3063
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