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Michael French

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Michael FrenchAssociate ProfessorSchool of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

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Extreme Weather Supercell and Tornado Dynamics Doppler Weather Radar Applications Mesoscale Meteorology

Biography

Michael French's research involves using remote sensing (Doppler radar or satellite) data to better understand the dynamics of mesoscale and storm-scale weather phenomena. His primary research is in the use of high spatial and temporal resolution radar datasets, in addition to data from other observing tools, to gain insight into severe storm and tornado processes.

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Education

  • PhD, University of Oklahoma
  • MS, University of Oklahoma
  • BS, Cornell University

News Highlights

July 1, 2020Knowledge of severe storm patterns may improve tornado warningsScience DailyRead ArticleAugust 5, 2015Update: About 550 North Fork homes still without powerSuffolk TimesRead ArticleAugust 4, 2015More than 63K lose power, 32K out as of noonLong Island Business NewsRead Article
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