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Brian Colle
Professor
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Biography
Brian Colle’s research focuses on improving the understanding and forecasting of extreme weather in the coastal margins of North America and how these phenomena may change during the next century. Using field observations and numerical models his group investigates severe convective storms, extratropical and tropical storms, low-level jets and sea breezes, precipitation bands and microphysics, orographic flows, and heavy precipitation. He also utilizes models for storm surge, fire weather, and offshore wind power resource assessments.
Education
- MS and PhD, University of Washington
- BS, Ohio University
News Highlights
January 26, 2015
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August 12, 2015
A year after Long Island's historic deluge, scientists study forecasting models
Newsday
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February 16, 2014
One Group Sees Silver Lining in Winter's Storm Clouds: Meteorologist
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November 7, 2012
Weighing Sea Barriers as Protection for New York
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October 29, 2012
Range of Events Feeds Surge
Wall Street Journal
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