THOMAS KILPATRICK

Academic (Project Scientist)
Climate, Atmospheric Science & Physical Oceanography

Research Interests

  • Satellite (active and passive) observations of surface winds
  • Satellite observations of sea level, SST, ocean color, clouds, and rainfall
  • Winds and ocean circulation around capes and islands
  • Coupling between atmospheric convection and surface winds
  • Regional modeling of the atmosphere (WRF) and ocean (ROMS)
  • Atmosphere–ocean interaction and its role in climate

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Oceanography, University of Hawaii, 2013
  • M.S., Oceanography, University of Hawaii, 2009
  • B.S., Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006