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    CSTAR Research Updates

    Northwest Flow Snow Events in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
    Blair Holloway

    Update on 2006/12/15
    Another update from Blair. As always, all questions and comments are greatly appreciated.

    The Role of the Great Lakes in Northwest Flow Snowfall in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
    (2006/12/15)
    PowerPoint Format




    Preliminary scenarios for assessing the effects of upstream convection on downstream precipitation
    Kelly Mahoney

    Update on 2005/08/15
    Below you will find the latest update concerning the topic of upstream convection and associated downstream forecast adjustments.

    As always, any input, comments, or suggestions that you may have will be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you!
    Kelly Mahoney

    The Effects of Organized Upstream Convection on Downstream Precipitation
    Presented at the AMS WAF/NWP Conference 01 August 2005
    (2005/08/15)

    Microsoft Power Point Format

    Update Document, Summary, and Specific questions for CSTAR office participants
    (2004/08/16)
    Microsoft Word Format  |   PDF Format

    Older Update Document, Summary, and Specific questions for CSTAR office participants
    (2004/07/09)

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    The Impact of Upstream Latent Heat Release on Moisture Transport into Extratropical Cyclones along the Southeast U.S. Coast
    Michael J. Brennan

    Update on 2005/08/15
    Below is a summary of research into the impact of cold-sector latent heat release on moisture transport into extratropical cyclones along the southeast coast of the U.S.


    Potential Vorticity as a Tool for Assessing the Dynamical Impact of Latent Heat Release in Model Forecasts
    Presented at the AMS WAF/NWP Conference 04 August 2005
    (2005/08/15)
    Microsoft Power Point Format

    Analysis of a Cold-Air Precipitation Event: Observational Diagnosis and Numerical Model Sensitivity
    Presented at the AMS WAF/NWP Conference 01 August 2005
    (2005/08/15)
    Microsoft Power Point Format

    Update Document, Summary, and Specific questions for CSTAR office participants
    (2004/07/09)

    Microsoft Word Format  |   PDF Format



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