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NASA Hurricane Research

Learn about NASA's top priorities in tropical cyclone research, focusing on genesis and intensity change. Explore the current research areas, field experiments, new technologies, and upcoming campaigns. Stay updated on NASA's efforts to improve hurricane forecasting and understanding.

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NASA Hurricane Research

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  1. NASA Hurricane Research Scott Braun and Gerald Heymsfield NASA/GSFC Working Group for Tropical Cyclone Research

  2. Current research aligned with NASA priorities Top priorities for basic research: genesis and intensity change 59% of research toward genesis and intensity change 14% on obtaining obs. for science and modeling Development of new observing technologies not included Research emphases changing over time Early field experiments focused heavily on precipitation and microphysics Work on NASA AMMA program ending New Hurricane Science Research Program begun in FY2009 New field campaign planned for Aug.-Sept. 2010 New technologies soon to be used (Global Hawk, HIWRAP, HAMSR, TwiLite, HIRAD) Bottom Line—Up Front

  3. NASA Man-Years vs. Detailed Research Intensity / Structure Track Genesis QPF Surge Model Development Observations [Seasonal]

  4. 25.1% 66.3% 8.6% NASA Man-Years vs Research Category

  5. NASA Man-Years Mapped to NHC Priorities Intensity / Observations Genesis/sfc winds/structure Precip / use of sat. microware/radar

  6. NASA Man-Years Mapped to JTWC Priorities Intensity / Obs Genesis/ structure Precip / use of sat. microware/radar Sfc winds

  7. NASA’s focus on genesis, intensity, precipitation, and structure Much past and future work related to field programs Some work funded through mission science teams Technology/mission development not included here Next steps Hurricane field program in 2010 First use of Global Hawk New technologies Summary / Next Steps

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