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William
M. Frank, PhD. Department of Meteorology 601A Walker Building University Park, PA 16802 Telephone (814) 865-0470 E-mail: frank@ems.psu.edu Click HERE for Dr. Frank's Home Page!
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Teaching Interests: Tropical meteorology, atmospheric convection and dynamics.
Dr. Frank’s research focuses
on determining the mechanisms that control the structure and intensity
of tropical cyclones. These studies include both numerical simulations
of hurricanes using a fine-mesh, nonhydrostatic model and analyses of
data obtained from aircraft, satellites and global analysis fields. He
also is involved in research to improve cumulus parameterization techniques
in climate models.
Selected Publications:
Briegel, L.M., and W.M. Frank, 1997: Large-scale influences on tropical cyclogenesis in the western North Pacific. Monthly Weather Review, 125, 1397-1413.
Fraedrich, K., J.L. McBride, W.M. Frank, and R. Wang, 1997: Extended EOF analysis of tropical disturbances TOGA COARE. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 54, 2363-2372.
McBride, J.L., and W.M. Frank, 1998: Relationships between stability and monsoon convection. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (in press).