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Portals to Academic Study Success

The processes by which individuals learn in class and, ultimately, acheive academic success. Geared to freshmen probationary students. Time management, developing successful study habits, long-term goal planning, and use of university-wise resources.

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Weather, Climate, and Television I, II

Provides a theoretical foundation of television broadcasting and meteorology to supplement the hands-on television experience gained from the WeatherWatcher Living-Learning Community. By examining the history and characteristics of television, critical analyses of news and weather-related programming, and special topics pertaining to meteorology, students will gain a rounded understanding of the medium and its impact on the field of meteorology and broadcasting. This WeatherWatcher Living-Learning Community academic course is required of all first-year residents.

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Meteorological Analysis

Surface observation codes. Preparation of surface, upper air, and sounding charts. Forecast guidance, weather map interpretation, and preparation of weather forecasts. Map discussions.

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Computational Methods for Meteorology

Introduction to the basic concepts of programming and computation for meteorology and earth science students. Elements of compiled and interpreted languages. Development of skills necessary for the reading, analyzing, and plotting of meteorological and climatic data.

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Severe Weather Forecasting Field Trip

Field experience forecasting and observing severe moist convection.

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Weather Analysis and Forecasting I: Synoptic Meteorology

Dynamics and thermodynamics of the atmosphere applied to current weather situations and case studies. Cyclone and frontal theory, jet streams, and quasi-geostrophic diagnostics. Weather discussions, map analysis, and forecast preparation.

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Weather Analysis and Forecasting II: Mesoscale Meteorology

Real-time analysis and nowcasting of mesoscale atmospheric phenomena, including heavy snow, cold-air damming, severe weather, and flash floods. Case studies and weather discussions.

Conferences

Talks

Slezak, J., and S. G. Decker, 2017: The impact of entrainment on the likelihood of convective initiation: Dilute CAPE as a forecasting tool. Preprints, 28th Conf. on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/24th Conf. on Numerical Weather Prediction, Seattle, WA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 5A.4.

Cuite, C. L., S. G. Decker, D. A. Robinson, W. K. Hallman, K. M. O'Neill, R. E. Morss, and J. L. Demuth, 2016: Experimental testing of evacuation messages in Sandy-affected areas. Preprints, 11th Conf. on Societal Applications: Policy, Research and Practice, New Orleans, LA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 6.5.

Decker, S. G., 2015: A Python implementation of an analytic QG model for the synoptic classroom. Preprints, 24th Symp. on Education, Phoenix, AZ, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 5.1.

Decker, S. G., V. Ghate, and M. Miller, 2014: The mesoscale structure of drizzling stratocumulus clouds: Perspectives from observations and large eddy simulations. Preprints, 12th Symp. on the Coastal Environment, Atlanta, GA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 1.1.

Decker, S. G., V. Ghate, and M. Miller, 2013: Large eddy simulations over Cape Cod in support of the ARM Two-Column Aerosol Project. Preprints, 11th Symp. on the Coastal Environment, Austin, TX, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 2.1.

Decker, S. G., 2012: Experiences with a probabilistic forecasting game for meteorology students. Preprints, 21st Symp. on Education, New Orleans, LA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 3.4.

Nicholls, S. D., and S. G. Decker, 2012: Comparison of coupled and uncoupled WRF-ROMS simulations of eight nor'easter cases. Preprints, 16th Symp. on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface, New Orleans, LA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 8.3.

Decker, S. G., and A. Cope, 2011: The nor'easter of 13–14 March 2010: An underforecast wind event that produced record damage. 15th Cyclone Workshop, Pacific Grove, CA, Naval Research Laboratory–Monterey.

Cerruti, B. J., and S. G. Decker, 2010: Using multiple linear regression to develop a plant damage model for a major utility company. Preprints, 1st Conf. on Weather, Climate, and the New Energy Economy, Atlanta, GA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., J11.2.

Decker, S. G., D. A. Robinson, and N. Stefano, 2009: A downslope windstorm in New Jersey? An analysis of the 4 January 2009 high-wind event. Preprints, 23rd Conf. on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, Omaha, NE, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 2B.4.

Cerruti, B. J., S. G. Decker, L. A. Bowers, J. Carlson, and W. K. Wittman, 2009: Undergraduate forecasting and nowcasting for a major urban public utility. Preprints, 8th Symp. on the Urban Environment,, Phoenix, AZ, Amer. Meteor. Soc., J22.6.

Decker, S. G., 2002: Life cycle differences between consecutive rapidly deepening continental cyclones. Preprints, 19th Conf. on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, San Antonio, TX, Amer. Meteor. Soc., CD-ROM, 2.3.

Posters

Miller, M., B. Raney, V. Ghate, and S. Decker, 2014: A large eddy simulation of cloud radar observations. Poster, 5th Atmospheric System Research Science Team Meeting, Potomac, MD, Dept. of Energy.

Decker, S. G., 2014: The nor'easter that wasn't: Extratropical cyclogenesis without Hurricane Sandy. Poster, Symp. on Superstorm Sandy and the Built Environment: New Perspectives, Opportunities, and Tools, Atlanta, GA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 868.

DeAngelis, A. M., A. J. Broccoli, and S. G. Decker, 2013: Evaluation of CMIP3 and CMIP5 simulations of heavy precipitation and its associated physical mechanisms over North America. Poster, U.S. CLIVAR Workshop: Analyses, Dynamics, and Modeling of Large Scale Meteorological Patterns Associated with Extreme Temperature and Precipitation Events, Berkeley, CA, U.S. Climate Variability and Predictability Research Program.

Rizzo, P., N. Peterson, P. J. Croft, and S. G. Decker, 2012: Cloud observations and morphology: Physical and operational storm environmental chase clues. Poster, 37th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, Nat'l Wea. Assoc., P0.16.

Nicholls, S. D., and S. G. Decker, 2012: Impact of cycled 3DVAR assimilation of COSMIC observations on simulated dynamical and thermodynamical structures in nor'easters. Preprints, 8th Annual Symp. on Future Operational Environmental Satellite Systems, New Orleans, LA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 288.

DeAngelis, A. M., A. J. Broccoli, and S. G. Decker, 2012: Evaluation of 20th Century climate model simulations of heavy precipitation over North America. Preprints, 24th Conf. on Climate Variability and Change, New Orleans, LA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 94.

Nicholls, S. D., and S. G. Decker, 2011: Impact of cycled 3DVAR assimilation of COSMIC observations on nor'easter simulations. Preprints, 15th Symp. on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans and Land Surface, Seattle, WA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 543.

Nicholls, S. D., and S. G. Decker, 2011: A comparison of WRF 3.2 and WRF 3.1.1 forecasts of seven nor'easter events. Preprints, 24th Conf. on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/20th Conf. on Numerical Weather Prediction, Seattle, WA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 475.

Cerruti, B. J., and S. G. Decker, 2011: The Winter Storm Scale: A measure of the ability of winter storms to disrupt society. Preprints, 6th Symp. on Policy and Socio-economic Research, Seattle, WA, Amer. Meteor. Soc., 663.

Decker, S. G., 2008: The WRF Model and Fortran array syntax: Oil and water? Preprints, 9th WRF Users' Workshop, Boulder, CO, National Center for Atmospheric Research, P11.4.

Decker, S. G., 2005: wrf2gem: A program to convert WRF netCDF output to GEMPAK format. Preprints, 6th WRF / 15th MM5 Users' Workshop, Boulder, CO, National Center for Atmospheric Research, 3.44.

Decker, S. G., D. M. Schultz, and C. A. Doswell III, 1998: Synoptic-scale signals associated with flash floods. Preprints, 19th Conf. on Severe Local Storms, Minneapolis, MN, Amer. Meteor. Soc., P18.3.

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