High-resolution Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) simulations of hurricanes
Harvey and Irma (2017) will investigate the role of boundary layer parameterizations in
determining the structure and distribution of rotating and non-rotating convection in TCs.
Specifically, this project will examine how local, non-local, and hybrid planetary boundary
layer parameterizations impact the distribution, structure, and longevity of convection
and what mechanisms within the PBL parameterizations cause differences. This study is
unique in that it plans to investigate the interactions between PBL parameterizations on the
development, evolution, and structure of both tropical cyclone convection during landfall.