Title: Physical Scientist
Contact:
temple.lee@noaa.gov
ph: 540-931-1827
Current Research:
My research is focused on improving scientific understanding of atmospheric boundary-layer dynamics and land-atmosphere interactions. In my work, I use long-term datasets obtained from meteorological and flux towers, small uncrewed aircraft systems, boundary-layer profiling systems, and weather balloons, coupled with numerical simulations. Research interests include:
- Refinement and development of surface- and boundary-layer parameterizations
- Complex terrain flows
- Turbulence processes within and above forest canopies
The knowledge gained helps lead to improvements in numerical models of the atmosphere, resulting in better weather forecasts.
Professional Experience:
- 2022 – present: Physical Scientist, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory, Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
- 2017 – 2022: Research Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies and NOAA Air Resources Laboratory Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
- 2015 – 2017: Research Associate, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
- 2008 – 2015: Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Education
- Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- B.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

ORCID: 0000-0001-5388-6325
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