DANIEL B. WEBER
504 Fleetwood Drive, Norman, OK 73072
Telephone: (405) 321-3315 (H)
Telephone: (405) 325-1932 (W)
E-Mail: dweber@ou.edu
Education
Ph.D. in Meteorology, University of Oklahoma, 1997.
Dissertation: An investigation of the diurnal variability of the Central Colorado
downslope windstorm.
M.S. in Meteorology, Department of Meteorology, University of Utah, 1987.
Thesis: A study of the jet stream cirrus clouds.
B.S. in Meteorology, Department of Meteorology, University of Utah, 1984.
B.S. in Geology, Department of Geology, University of Utah, 1983.
Professional Experience
1997 - Present Research Scientist
Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms, University of Oklahoma.
My primary responsibility involves testing and improving the ARPS model.
Contributions include improvements to the model initialization, development and
implementation of a hydrostatic lower pressure boundary condition, code
optimization on the massively parallel CRAY T3E computer, and enhancement of the
message passing version (MPI). Other duties include group leader of the ARPS
Parallel Code Development Group and development of a nested grid interface for
Massively parallel computers (T3E). Secondary responsibilities include ARPS training
and support for extended users and visitors.
My current research interests include studies of mountain wave and convective storm
dynamics and improving the efficiency of numerical weather prediction models on
parallel computer platforms.
1991-1997 Graduate Assistant
School of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
As part of my doctoral research, I built a three-dimensional numerical model for
simulating the affects of the diurnal cycle on the mountain wave and downslope
windstorm environments. The numerical model is compressible, conserves total
energy and utilizes a computationally efficient generalized coordinate transformation.
The model has been successfully ported to a Pentium based PC running Linux, an
IBM RS/6000 workstation, and Cray’s J90 and C90 supercomputers. The model is
also capable of running on a group of workstations or on the massively parallel CRAY
T3E supercomputer via message passing techniques.
1992-1996 Member of the ARPS Model Development Team
CAPS, University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma.
Designed, implemented, and tested a terrain pre-processing program for use with
the ARPS. This objective analysis software package utilizes a multipass Barnes
method to prepare various types of terrain data (1 degree, 5 minute, and 30 second
resolutions). Reviewed the current lateral and vertical normal velocity boundary
condition methods used in mesoscale models. Implemented and tested the ARPS
radiation boundary conditions for the normal velocity components. Coded and tested
the sub-grid scale closure scheme for the ARPS.
1989-1991 Meteorologist
Harding Lawson Associates, Oak Brook, IL.
Performed PSD permit analyses using the USEPA recommended air dispersion
models for clients in the chemical, power generation, and smelting and refining
industries. I became familiar with the USEPA’s ISCST, ISCLT, and COMPLEX 1
dispersion models and the suite of models developed by the Ontario Ministry of
Environment. Managed quality assurance programs which produced reliable data for
use in plant-wide emission reports. Geological experience includes assisting a large
soil remediation project and was responsible for soil sampling, geologic interpretation
of sediments and on-site management of remediation activities.
1987-1989 Environmental Analyst
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah.
As an environmental analyst with one of the world’s largest copper producers, I was
responsible for a wide range of environmental issues. These included daily on-site
inspections of the many smelter, refinery, and concentrator emission sources. As a
meteorologist, I prepared daily weather, precipitation, and dispersion forecasts
tailored for plant operations. My primary responsibility was to carefully determine the
effects of poor dispersion conditions on copper production and propose a crisis
management plan to plant managers and operations personnel. I became
experienced in the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes including asbestos and
spill management via on-site and formal classroom instruction. Developed a 3dimensional regional air dispersion model which incorporated forecast winds from the
National Weather Service NGM model.
1986-1987 Meteorologist Intern
National Weather Service, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Responsibilities as a meteorologist intern consisted of coding and dissemination of
surface and upper air operations. Other duties include providing forecasts for the
general public and broadcasting forecast products via the NOAA weather radio
network. My work also encompassed the development of a regional scale forecast
model with the purpose of improving temperature, cloud, and precipitation forecasts
for the mountainous areas of the Western United States.
Teaching Experience
Fall 1993 Teaching Assistant, Atmospheric Thermodynamics
University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma.
Created and graded homework and exam questions for a junior level
thermodynamics course. Presented occasional class lectures and exam review
sessions.
1991-1992 Teaching Assistant, Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology
University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma.
Teaching assistant for senior level synoptic meteorology course and mesoscale
dynamic course. Duties include building and grading homework problems and lab
assignments and supervising review sessions.
Spring 1986 Teaching Assistant, Numerical Weather Prediction
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Teaching assistant for senior numerical weather prediction class. Responsible for
grading homework problems and assisting students with computer assignments.
1984-1985 Teaching Assistant, Synoptic Meteorology
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Teaching assistant for senior level synoptic meteorology course. Assisted students
with lab assignments and graded homework.
Reviewed Publications
Durran, D.R., and D.B., Weber, 1988: An investigation of the sharp poleward edge of cirrus
clouds associated with midlatitude jet streams. Mon. Wea. Rev., Vol. 116, No.3.
Presentations
Seminar: School of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma. "An investigation of the diurnal
variability of the Central Colorado downslope windstorm". October 1996.
Poster: Stratified Rotating Turbulence Workshop, NCAR Boulder Colorado. "Recent Studies
of Strong Mountain Waves and Downslope Windstorms", August, 1996.
Poster: External Advisory Panel Review of CAPS, University of Oklahoma, Norman,
Oklahoma. "The Effects of Variable Surface Neutral Layer Depths on a Simulated
Downslope Windstorm", August, 1994.
Poster: External Advisory Panel Review of CAPS, University of Oklahoma, Norman,
Oklahoma. "The ARPS Terrain Pre-Processor", August, 1993.
Seminar: Illinois Manufactures? Association Environmental Compliance Conference, Chicago,
Illinois. "Air Dispersion Modeling", September, 1990.
Seminar: National Weather Service Western Regional Headquarters. "A simple numerical
model for improving precipitation forecasts over Northern Utah", March, 1987.
Seminar: University Space Research Association, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville,
AL. "A study of the Jet Stream Cirrus Clouds", 1987.
Awards
Dean’s List, University of Utah, 1979-1980.
Kennecott Copper Scholarship, University of Utah, 1980-1981.
Review of Journal Manuscripts
I have reviewed papers for the following professional journal:
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences
Professional Societies
Member, American Meteorological Society.
Member, Air & Waste Management Association.
References
Dr. Dale Durran, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington.
Dr. Doug Lilly, School of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Ming Xue, School of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma.