Jamie Wolff

Proj Mgr II

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Publications and Presentations (32)
Title	Source	Date
Enhancing the student experience with Numerical Weather Prediction: Advantages of integrating container and cloud technologies into course curricula	Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society	2022-02-01
The Model Evaluation Tools (MET): More than a decade of community-supported forecast verification	Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society	2021-04-01
Exploring convection-allowing model evaluation strategies for severe local storms using the Finite-Volume Cubed-Sphere (FV3) Model core	Weather and Forecasting	2021-02-01
An assessment of winter orographic precipitation and cloud-seeding potential in Wyoming	Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology	2020-07-06
The impacts of using mixed physics in the Community Leveraged Unified Ensemble	Weather and Forecasting	2019-08-01
Stochastically perturbed parameterizations in an HRRR-based ensemble	Monthly Weather Review	2019-01-01
Enhancing community collaborations through NWP software containers	Joint WRF/MPAS Users Workshop 2018	2018-06-12
Seasonal analysis of cloud objects in the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) model using object-based verification	Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology	2017-08-01
Developmental Testbed Center: Engaging the community in operationally relevant research and development	97th AMS Annual Meeting	2017-01-24
Mesoscale Model Evaluation Testbed (MMET): A Resource for Transitioning NWP Innovations from Research to Operations (R2O)	Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society	2016-11-01
Developmental Testbed Center: Engaging the community in operationally relevant research and development	WRF Users Workshop 2016	2016-06-30
Developmental Testbed Center: Facilitating R2O for numerical weather prediction	6th Conference on Transition of Research to Operations	2016-01-14
Recent advancements of verification capability for R2O testing and evaluation within the Developmental Testbed Center [poster]	NOAA Testbed Workshop	2015-04-13
The role in verification in R2O testing and evaluation [presentation]	5th Conference on Research to Operations Transition	2015-01-07
Beyond the basics: Evaluating model-based precipitation forecasts using traditional, spatial, and object-based methods	Weather and Forecasting	2014-12-01
Tracking WRF performance: How do the three most recent versions compare? [presentation]	14th WRF Users Workshop	2013-06-26
Demonstrating the utility of the Mesoscale Model Evaluation Testbed (MMET) in a research environment [poster]	14th WRF Users Workshop	2013-06-26
Investigating seasonal and regional differences in the WRF-ARW HIRES Window physics suite [poster]	14th WRF Users Workshop	2013-06-26
The Mesoscale Model Evaluation Testbed (MMET): Assisting with the transition of promising NWP techniques from research to operations [poster]	4th NOAA Testbed & Proving Ground Workshop	2013-04-03
Utilizing the Mesoscale Model Evaluation Testbed (MMET) to transition promising new techniques from research to operations [presentation]	Special Symposium on Advancing Weather and Climate Forecasts: Innovative Techniques and Applications	2013-01-09
The HFIP High-Resolution Hurricane Forecast test: overview and results of track and intensity forecast verification [presentation]	Unspecified	2010-10-28
Implementation of WRF reference configurations [presentation]	11th WRF Users' Workshop	2010-06-21
WRFv3.1.1 QNSE test and evaluation [presentation]	11th Annual WRF Users' Workshop	2010-06-21
WRFv3.1.1 QNSE test and evaluation [manuscript]	11th Annual WRF Users' Workshop	2010-06-21
The HFIP High Resolution Hurricane Forecast Test: Beyond the traditional verification metrics [poster]	29th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology	2010-05-11
	63rd Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference	2009-03-02
Climatology of upper-level turbulence over the contiguous United States	Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology	2008-08-01
Objective verification results from forecasts generated with the ARW and NMM dynamic cores of the WRF model [presentation]	9th WRF Users' Workshop	2008-06-26
WRF reference configurations - DTC concept and plans [presentation]	9th WRF Users' Workshop	2008-06-24
A hybrid machine learning and fuzzy logic approach to CIT diagnostic development [presentation]	5th Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science	2007-01-15
An integrated approach to mid- and upper-level turbulence forecasting	Weather and Forecasting	2006-06-01
Fhwa's Maintenance Decision Support System Project: Results and recommendations	Maintenance Management and Operations Services	2005-03-01

Curriculum Vitae

NCAR – Research Applications Laboratory
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80301-3000
Tel: (303) 497-2812 Fax: (303) 497-8401
e-mail: jwolff@ucar.edu

Education:

2005: Masters of Science, Program of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder
2000: Bachelor of Science, Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota
- Minor in Mathematics

Professional Experience:

June 2000 - Present: Associate Scientist, NCAR – Research Applications Laboratory, Boulder, CO
- Perform comprehensive testing and evaluation on a broad range of weather regimes in order to assess the overall skill of numerous numerical weather prediction (NWP) techniques; Present research findings at appropriate scientific workshops and conferences
- Help facilitate the transition of promising new NWP techniques from the research community into an operational setting by performing extensive testing and evaluation and providing meaningful results to operational centers
- Provide community support through a variety of mediums for the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, and accompanying pre- and post-processors
January 1999 – May 2000: Student Forecaster, Meridian Environmental Technology, Inc., Grand Forks, ND
- Generated weather and road condition forecasts for four states in the Upper-Midwest, which were distributed to the public and maintenance workers for decision support
January 1999 – May 2000: Student Teaching Assistant, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Taught the laboratory section of an introductory meteorology class, which involved lecturing on the current lab topic, running the lab and developing and grading weekly quizzes for ~ 20 students per semester

Competencies and Interests:

Computer skills:
- Operating Systems: Linux clusters and workstations, IBM Power Series, Microsoft Windows
- Languages/Packages: Python, HTML,NCL, NCAR Graphics, Dreamweaver, Illustrator; exposure to FORTRAN and C/C++
Personal Interests: Sewing, Reading, Knitting, Hiking, Traveling

Refereed Articles:

Wolff, Jamie K., Brad S. Ferrier, Clifford F. Mass, 2012: Establishing Closer Collaboration to Improve Model Physics for Short-Range Forecasts. Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 93, ES51–ES53.

Wolff, J.K., and R.D. Sharman, 2008: Climatology of Upper-Level Turbulence over the Contiguous United States. J. Appl. Meteor. Climatol., 47, 2198-2214.

Sharman, R., C. Tebaldi, G. Wiener, J. Wolff, 2006: An integrated approach to mid- and upper-level turbulence forecasting. Wea Forecasting, 21, 268-287.

Mahoney, W. P III, B. C. Bernstein, J. K. Wolff, S. Linden, W. L. Myers, R. G. Hallowell, J. Cowie, A. Stern, G. Koenig, G. Phetteplace, P. Schultz, P. Pisano, D. Burkheimer, 2005: The Federal Highway Administration’s Maintenance Decision Support System Project: Summary Results and Recommendations. Transportation Research Record 1911, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C., 2005, pp. 133-142.

Select Unrefereed Articles:

Wolff, J. K., L. Nance, B. S. Ferrier, C. F. Mass, B. G. Brown, Y-H Kuo, 2012: Bridging the valley of death: Defining a process for transitioning promising new mesoscale innovations from research to operations." 25^th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/21^st Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Montreal, Canada, May 29 – June 1, 2012.

Harrold, M., J. Wolff, J. Halley Gotway, P. Oldenburg, Z. Trabold, 2012: Inter-Comparison of the AFWA Operational and RRTMG-Replacement Configurations using WRFv3.3.1. 25^th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/21^st Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Montreal, Canada, May 29 – June 1, 2012.

Wolff, J. K., L. Nance, J. Halley Gotway, P. Oldenburg, M Harrold and Z Trabold, 2011: WRF QNSE Test and Evaluation. 24^th Conference on Weather and Forecasting/20^th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Seattle, WA, January 24-27, 2011.

Wolff, J. K., B. Brown, J. Halley Gotway, M. Harrold, Z. Trabold, L. Nance, and P. Oldenburg, 2011: Quantitative precipitation forecast verification comparison between the Global Forecast System and North American Mesoscale operational models. 24^th Conference on Weather and Forecasting/20^th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Seattle, WA, January 24-27, 2011.

Wolff, J. K., L. Nance, L. R. Bernardet, and B. G. Brown, 2010: Implementation of WRF Reference Configurations. 11^th WRF User’s Workshop, Boulder, CO, June 21-25, 2010.

Wolff, J. K., L. Nance, L. R. Bernardet, and B. G. Brown, 2009: WRF Reference Configurations. 23^rd Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/19^th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction (WAF/NWP), Omaha, NE, June 1-5, 20009.

Wolff, J. K., S. Linden, W. P. Mahoney III, 2006: Ensemble member forecast spread and its implication for road weather forecasting. 22^nd Conf. on Interactive Information Processing Systems (IIPS) for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrology, Atlanta, GA 30 Jan – 3 Feb. Amer. Met. Soc., Boston.

Wolff, J. K., L. Holland, B. Brown, R. Hueftle, and A. Takacs, 2006: A case study analysis of the Cloud-Top Height Product (CTOP) during the landfall of Hurricane Frances. 12^th Conf. On Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology, Atlanta, GA 30 Jan – 3 Feb. Amer. Met. Soc., Boston.

Wolff, J. K., B. C. Bernstein, S. Linden, 2004: Case Study Verification of the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) for the 2003 Operational Demonstration. 20^th Conf. on Interactive Information Processing Systems (IIPS) for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrology, Seattle, WA 11-15 Jan. Amer. Met. Soc., Boston

Wolff, J. K. and R. Sharman, 2004: Climatology study of aircraft turbulence versus cloud cover based on 3 years worth of data. 11^th Conf. On Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology, Hyannis, MA 4-8 Oct. Amer. Met. Soc., Boston.

Wolff, J. K., B. C. Bernstein, W. Myers, 2003: Verification of the Road Weather Forecast System (RWFS) for the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS). 19^th Conf. on Interactive Information Processing Systems (IIPS) for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrology, Long Beach, CA 9-13 Feb. Amer. Met. Soc., Boston

Wolff, J. K., R. Sharman, and B. C. Bernstein, 2002: Climatology study of aircraft turbulence versus cloud cover. 10^th Conf. On Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology, Portland, OR 13-16 May Amer. Met. Soc., Boston J74—J77.

Education

Degree	School Name	Country	Field of Study
MS	University of Colorado at Boulder	United States of America	Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
BS	University of North Dakota	United States of America	Atmospheric Science/Meteorology

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Job duties include:

Perform comprehensive testing and evaluation on a broad range of weather regimes in order to assess the overall skill of numerous numerical weather prediction (NWP) techniques
Help facilitate the transition of promising new NWP techniques from the research community into an operational setting by performing extensive testing and evaluation and providing meaningful results to operational centers
Provide community support through a variety of mediums for the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, and accompanying pre- and post-processors

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