Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic Coast-Threatening Snowstorms (IMPACTS)
Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic Coast-Threatening Snowstorms (IMPACTS) will fly a complementary suite of remote sensing and in-situ instruments for three 6-week deployments on the ER-2 and P-3 aircraft. IMPACTS will address three specific objectives, providing observations critical to understanding the mechanisms of snowband formation, organization, and evolution. IMPACTS will also examine how the microphysical characteristics and likely growth mechanisms of snow particles vary across snowbands. IMPACTS will improve snowfall remote sensing interpretation and modeling to significantly advance predictive capabilities.
Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic Coast-Threatening Snowstorms (IMPACTS) will fly a complementary suite of remote sensing and in-situ instruments for three 6-week deployments on the ER-2 and P-3 aircraft. IMPACTS will address three specific objectives, providing observations critical to understanding the mechanisms of snowband formation, organization, and evolution. IMPACTS will also examine how the microphysical characteristics and likely growth mechanisms of snow particles vary across snowbands. IMPACTS will improve snowfall remote sensing interpretation and modeling to significantly advance predictive capabilities.
Related Publications
2025.
"The 3D Structure of a Shallow Generating Cell Driven Snowstorm over the Midwest and Its Microphysical Characteristics Determined Using Particle Aspect Ratio: A Case Study from IMPACTS.",
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences,
82
(12):
2581-2609
[10.1175/jas-d-25-0029.1]
[Journal Article/Letter]
2025.
"Sampling Strategies to Optimize Coincident Remote Sensing and In Situ Cloud and Precipitation Observations from Multiple Aircraft.",
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society,
106
(12):
E2544-E2562
[10.1175/bams-d-24-0280.1]
[Journal Article/Letter]