Edward Zipser, Ph.D.
Professor, Atmospheric Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences
University of Utah
135 S 1460 East Rm 819 (WBB)
Salt Lake City, Ut 84112-0110
Office: 809A WBB
Office Phone: (801) 585-0467
Email: ed.zipser@utah.edu
>> Curriculum Vitae
Degrees
- 1965 Meteorology Florida State University
- 1960 Meteorology Florida State University
- 1958 Aeronautical Engineering Princeton University
Publications
Research Statement
Regional and global distribution of storms, using new observational capabilities from
satellites such as NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. Understand why heavy
rainfall is more frequent in the deep tropics while stronger storms are extremely
rare in those same locations compared to the central United States and other mid-latitude
regions. Validate indications from remote sensing instruments on satellites by making
measurements in the field.
Help develop improved recognition and forecasting of severe storms by determining
the differences between ordinary and truly exceptional events.
Involve students in field programs to give them hands-on experience and deeper understanding.
Field programs have been based in Cape Verde, Australia, Costa Rica, Florida, Brazil,
Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Mexico. International colleagues and students play
an important role before, during, and after field work.
Research Keywords, Regions of Interest and Languages:
Keywords: Atmospheric Sciences (4); Earth Sciences (2); Environmental Sciences (2)
Regions: Tropical Zone