2026: Modeling the Joint Distribution of Wind and Rain Risk from Tropical Cyclones (TBD)
This project will improve how hurricane/cyclone risks are estimated in a changing climate by modeling the combined danger of extreme wind and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones often cause both hazards at the same time, but detailed storm models are too costly to run for the many events needed in risk planning. The researchers will use faster physics-based models, historical storm tracks, climate data, and large sets of simulated storms to estimate how wind and rain risks may change in past and future climates. A postdoctoral researcher will help expand the code, test methods, and turn results into useful tools. The project will support better insurance, planning, and resilience decisions for communities facing stronger climate hazards.
Cornell: Jonathan Lin (Cornell CALS/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences)
External Partner(s): TBD