Research Interests: Mesoscale phenomena, particularly mesoscale convective complexes.
Dr. Chelius studies the interaction of synoptic-scale events with the mesoscale, the climatology of mesoscale convective complexes, and the techniques for forecasting these features. In addition, he is interested in the use of aircraft for direct probing of the atmosphere.
Selected Publications:
Kane, R.J., C.R. Chelius, and J.M. Fritsch, 1985: The precipitation characteristics of mesoscale convective weather systems. AMS Preprints, Sixth Conference on Hydrometeorology, October 29-November 1, 1985, Indianapolis, Indiana, 205-211.
Fritsch, J.M., R.J. Kane and C.R. Chelius, 1986: The contribution of mesoscale convective weather systems to the warm-season precipitation in the United States. Journal of Climate and Applied Meteorology, 25, 1333-1345.
Kane, R.J., C.R. Chelius, and J.M. Fritsch, 1987: The precipitation characteristics of mesoscale convective weather systems. Journal of Climate and Applied Meteorology, 26, 1323-1335.
Chelius, C.R., and H.J. Frentz, 1992: A Basic Meteorology Exercise Manual. 3rd Edition, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, Iowa, 218 pp.