Jacob Segall
Stormscale Convection & Radar Team (SCRT)
Job Title:Research Associate I
Affiliation:CIWRO
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Phone:(814) 222-4060
Jacob is a CIWRO Research Associate within NSSL's WRDD. His focus has been on developing and utilizing dual-polarization radar algorithms to improve our understanding of severe convective storms. Additionally, his work is aimed at advancing "nowcasting" capabilities for forecasters tasked with warning for severe hazards such as tornadoes and hail.
Education
| Degree (Ph.D, M.S, B.A, etc.) | Major Subject | University or College Name | Year (YYYY) (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Meteorology | Penn State University | 2016 |
| M.S. | Atmospheric Science | SUNY-Stony Brook | 2020 |
Research Interests
- Dual-polarization radar
- Severe hazard "nowcasting"
- Supercells
- Mesoscale dynamics
Professional Activities
- Fieldwork
Outreach/Volunteer
- NSSL Outreach Team
Selected Publications
Segall, J. H., M. M. French, D. M. Kingfield, S. D. Loeffler, and M. R. Kumjian, 2022: Storm-scale polarimetric radar signatures associated with tornado dissipation in supercells. Wea. Forecasting, 37, 3-21, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-21-0067.1.