Refereed publications:

Kiefer, M. T., M. D. Parker, and J. J. Charney, in press: Regimes of dry convection above wildfires: Sensitivity to fireline details. J. Atmos. Sci., accepted in final form October 2009. Download as a PDF file

Mahoney, K. M., G. L. Lackmann, and M. D. Parker, 2009: The role of momentum transport in the motion of a quasi-idealized mesoscale convective system. Mon. Wea. Rev., 137, 3316-3338. Download as a PDF file

Kiefer, M.T., M.D. Parker, and J.J. Charney, 2009: Regimes of dry convection above wildfires: Idealized numerical simulations and dimensional analysis. J. Atmos. Sci., 66, 806-836. Download as a PDF file

Baker, A.K., M.D. Parker, and M.D. Eastin, 2009: Environmental ingredients for supercells and tornadoes within Hurricane Ivan. Wea. Forecasting, 24, 223-244. Download as a PDF file

French, A.J., and M.D. Parker, 2008: The initiation and evolution of multiple modes of convection within a meso-alpha scale region. Wea. Forecasting, 23, 1221-1252. Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., 2008: Response of simulated squall lines to low-level cooling. J. Atmos. Sci., 65, 1323-1341. Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D. and D.A. Ahijevych, 2007: Convective episodes in the east-central United States. Mon. Wea. Rev., 135, 3707-3727. Download as a PDF file

Storm, B.A., M.D. Parker, and D.P. Jorgensen, 2007: A convective line with leading stratiform precipitation from BAMEX. Mon. Wea. Rev., 135, 1769-1785. Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., 2007: Simulated convective lines with parallel stratiform precipitation. I: An archetype for convection in along-line shear. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 267-288. Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., 2007: Simulated convective lines with parallel stratiform precipitation. II: Governing dynamics and associated sensitivities. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 289-313. Download as a PDF file

Bryan, G.H., J.C. Knievel, and M.D. Parker, 2006: A multi-model assessment of RKW Theory's relevance to squall line characteristics. Mon. Wea. Rev., 134, 2772-2792. Download as a PDF file

Kuchera, E.L., and M.D. Parker, 2006: Severe convective wind environments. Wea. Forecasting, 21, 595-612.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., I.C. Ratcliffe, and G.M. Henebry, 2005: The July 2003 Dakota hailswaths: Creation, characteristics, and possible impacts. Mon. Wea. Rev., 133, 1241-1260.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., and J.C. Knievel, 2005: Do meteorologists suppress thunderstorms? Radar-derived statistics and the behavior of moist convection. Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 86, 341-358.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., and R.H. Johnson, 2004: Simulated convective lines with leading precipitation. Part I: Governing dynamics. J. Atmos. Sci., 61, 1637-1655.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., and R.H. Johnson, 2004: Simulated convective lines with leading precipitation. Part II: Evolution and maintenance. J. Atmos. Sci., 61, 1656-1673.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., and R.H. Johnson, 2004: Structures and dynamics of quasi-2D mesoscale convective systems. J. Atmos. Sci., 61, 545-567.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D., S.A. Rutledge and R.H. Johnson, 2001: Cloud-to-ground lightning in linear mesoscale convective systems. Mon. Wea. Rev., 129, 1232-1242.   Download as a PDF file

Parker, M.D. and R.H. Johnson, 2000: Organizational modes of midlatitude mesoscale convective systems. Mon. Wea. Rev., 128, 3413-3436.   Download as a PDF file

Some other interesting publications:

Parker, M.D., 2006: Adiabatic lapse rates in tornadic environments. Preprints, Special Symposium on the Challenges of Severe Convective Storms, 29 January - 2 February 2006, Atlanta, GA.

Halligan, E.A., and M.D. Parker, 2004: 22 June 2003 BAMEX observations of a convective line with parallel precipitation. 22nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, 4-8 October 2004, Hyannis, MA.

Parker, M.D., 2004: Chasing and observing storms in the High Plains. Colorado Climate, 2002 Summer edition (Vol. 3, No. 3, publ. in 2004), 11-13.

Parker, M.D., 2003: Why is the Park Range Colorado's snowfall capital? Colorado Climate, 2001-2002 Winter edition (Vol. 3, No. 1, publ. in 2003), 1-3.

Parker, M.D., 2001: Simulated gravity waves produced by MCS-like heating profiles: MCS geometry and its effects on the environment. Preprints, Ninth Conference on Mesoscale Processes, 30 July - 2 August 2001, Fort Lauderdale, FL.