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Using shape metrics to compare observed and simulated reflectivity during the landfall of Hurricane Isabel (2003)

MATYAS, TANG, ZICK – Using shape metrics to compare observed and simulated reflectivity during the landfall of Hurricane Isabel (2003) Corene J. Matyas, Stephanie Zick, and Jingyin Tang Conference paper presented: April 2016 at the American Meteorological Society‘s 32nd Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology ABSTRACT: Measuring changes in the spatial attributes of precipitating regions within tropical cyclones […]

Fast Playback Framework for Analysis of Ground-Based Doppler Radar Observations Using MapReduce Technology

MATYAS, TANG – Fast Playback Framework for Analysis of Ground-Based Doppler Radar Observations Using MapReduce Technology Jingyin Tang and Corene J. Matyas Article first published online: 29 MAR 2016 Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology DOI: 10.1175/JTECH-D-15-0118.1 ABSTRACT: The creation of a 3D mosaic is often the first step when using the high-spatial- and temporal-resolution data […]

Market accessibility and hotel prices in the Caribbean: The moderating effect of quality-signaling factors

MUELLER, YANG – Market accessibility and hotel prices in the Caribbean: The moderating effect of quality-signaling factors Yang Yang, Noah J. Mueller, Robertico R. Croes Article first published online: 21 MAR 2016 Tourism Management DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2016.03.021 ABSTRACT: The purpose of the paper is to investigate the influence of market accessibility on hotel prices and how this […]

Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in northeastern Iran: a GIS-based spatio-temporal multi-criteria decision-making approach

MOLLALO – Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in northeastern Iran: a GIS-based spatio-temporal multi-criteria decision-making approach A. MOLLALO and E. KHODABANDEHLOO Article first published online: 02 MAR 2016 Epidemiology & Infection DOI: 10.1017/S0950268816000224 ABSTRACT: Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) constitutes a serious public health problem in many parts of the world including Iran. This study was carried out to […]

Comparing the spatial extent of Atlantic basin tropical cyclone wind and rain fields prior to land interaction

GUO, MATYAS – Comparing the spatial extent of Atlantic basin tropical cyclone wind and rain fields prior to land interaction Qiao Guo & Corene J. Matyas Article first published online: 16 FEB 2016 Physical Geography DOI: 10.1080/02723646.2016.1142929 ABSTRACT: Understanding changes in the size of tropical cyclone (TC) wind and rain fields before landfall can improve identification of […]

Evaluation of downscaled CMIP5 model skill in simulating daily maximum temperature over the southeastern United States

KEELLINGS – Evaluation of downscaled CMIP5 model skill in simulating daily maximum temperature over the southeastern United States David Keellings Article first published online:25 JAN 2016 International Journal of Climatology DOI: 10.1002/joc.4612 ABSTRACT: Downscaled CMIP5 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5) climate projections of maximum daily temperature from the Downscaled CMIP3 and CMIP5 Climate and Hydrology […]

A Spatial Analysis of Hurricane Katrina’s Outer Rainbands prior to Landfall in Louisiana

COMSTOCK, MATYAS, TANG, ZICK – A Spatial Analysis of Hurricane Katrina’s Outer Rainbands prior to Landfall in Louisiana Corene J. Matyas, J. Tang, I. J. Comstock, and S. E. Zick Conference paper presented: 12 JAN 2016 at the American Meteorological Society‘s 96th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1680.7447 ABSTRACT: The rain and wind fields of tropical […]

Evolving Geometries in the Moisture Budgets and Precipitation Structures of US Gulf Coast Landfalling Hurricanes

MATYAS, ZICK – Evolving Geometries in the Moisture Budgets and Precipitation Structures of US Gulf Coast Landfalling Hurricanes Stephanie E. Zick and C. J. Matyas Conference paper presented: 12 JAN 2016 at the American Meteorological Society‘s 96th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. ABSTRACT: According to a 2014 publication by former National Hurricane Center director Dr. Edward Rappaport, […]

Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana

MUIR – Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana Carly Muir Article first published online: 01 JAN 2016 University of Florida Journal of Undergraduate Research ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to analyze patterns of the average rainfall characteristics during the growing season in Maun before and after a climatic shift […]

Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana

MUIR – Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana Carly Muir Article first published online: Spring 2015, Journal of Undergraduate Research ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to analyze patterns of the average rainfall characteristics during the growing season in Maun before and after a climatic shift that took place in […]