（Last updated: Nov. 01, 2018）

Name: Yi Yang 

Address: School of Atmospheric Sciences，Lanzhou University

NO.222, Tianshui South Road, Lanzhou City 730000, Gansu Province, China

E-mail address: yangyi@lzu.edu.cn

 

 

Ph.D. 2007:   Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China (meteorology)

Thesis:  Study on the Techniques for Assimilation of Doppler Radar data

Thesis advisor: Professor Chongjian Qiu (qiucj@lzu.edu.cn)

B.S.  2002:  Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China (meteorology)

 

 

 

 

Data assimilation

Doppler radar wind retrieval

Simulation and prediction of MCS

 

 

PI,“Construction of high spatiotemporal resolution climate field with dynamic underlying surface information and nudging method”. National Natural Science Foundation (NSF) of China, Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2020, ?680,000, funded, (No. 41675098).

 

PI, “Diagnose planetary boundary layer heights (PBLH) from ground-based and airborne Lidar data and improve boundary layer forecasting by assimilating the diagnosed PBLH”. National Natural Science Foundation (NSF) of China, Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2017, ?850,000, funded, (No.41375109).

 

PI, “Study on the Techniques for Assimilation of lightning data”.  National Natural Science Foundation (NSF) of China, Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2015, ?630,000, funded, (No.41175092).

 

PI, “Improving efficiency for assimilation of Doppler radar data with EnKF”. National Natural Science Foundation (NSF) of China, Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2011, ?200,000, funded, (No.40805044).

 

 

34. Ma, Y., Yang, Y*. & Wang. How essential of the balance between large and small scale features to reproduce precipitation during a sudden sharp turn from drought to flood. Climate Dynamics (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-018-4445-3

 

33.Gan R, Yang Y*, Ma Y. Modelling the impacts of the Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies on a drought event in southwestern China with a piecewise‐integration method. Int J Climatol. 2018;1–15. https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.5843   

 

32.Wang Y, Yang, Y*, Jin S. Evaluation of Lightning Forecasting Based on One Lightning Parameterization Scheme and Two Diagnostic Methods[J]. Atmosphere, 2018, 9(3)，99.

 

31.Liu P, Qiu X, Yang, Y *, et al. Assessment of the Performance of Three Dynamical Climate Downscaling Methods Using Different Land Surface Information over China[J]. Atmosphere, 2018, 9(3):101.

 

30.Li, H., Y. Yang*, R. Dang, Comparison of Boundary Layer Heights Retrieved by Space-Based and Ground-Based Data. Laser&Opto electronics Progress, 2017,54(6). (In Chinese)

 

29.Li, H., Y. Yang*, X.-M. Hu, Z. Huang, G. Wang, B. Zhang, and T. Zhang, Evaluation of retrieval methods of daytime convective boundary layer height based on lidar data, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2017, 122, 4578–4593, doi:10.1002/2016JD025620.

 

28.Li, H., Y. Yang*, X.-M. Hu, Z. Huang, G. Wang, and B. Zhang: Application of convective condensation level limiter in convective boundary layer height retrieval based on lidar data, Atmosphere 2017, 8(4), 79; doi:10.3390/atmos8040079

 

27. Wang, Y., Yi Yang*, Dongxia Liu, Dongbin Zhang, Wen Yao, Chenghai Wang: A Case Study of Assimilating Lightning-Proxy Relative Humidity with WRF-3DVAR. Atmosphere 03/2017; 8(3):20., DOI:10.3390/atmos8030055

 

26. Ma, Y.， Yi Yang^*, Xiaoping Mai, Chongjian Qiu, Xiao Long, Chenghai Wang: Comparison of Analysis and Spectral Nudging Techniques for Dynamical Downscaling with the WRF Model over China. Advances in Meteorology 01/2016; 2016(2-3):1-16., DOI:10.1155/2016/4761513

 

25.Lili Yang, Yi Yang^*, Peng Liu, Lina Wang: Radar-Derived Quantitative Precipitation Estimation Based on Precipitation Classification. Advances in Meteorology 01/2016; 2016(11):1-16., DOI:10.1155/2016/2457489

 

24.Ruijun Dang, Hong Li, Zhiguo Liu, Yi Yang^*: Statistical Analysis of Relationship between Daytime Lidar-Derived Planetary Boundary Layer Height and Relevant Atmospheric Variables in the Semiarid Region in Northwest China. Advances in Meteorology 01/2016; 2016(3):1-13., DOI:10.1155/2016/5375918

 

23.Yang Lili, Wang Ying, Yang Yi^*: The study of using WRF 3D-Var to assimilate the retrieval wind fields from Doppler radar data. Journal of Glaciology & Geocryology, 2016, 38(1):107-114, doi: 10.7522/j.isnn.1000-0240.2016.0012. (In Chinese)

 

22. Gan R, Ma Y, Yang Y et al. Statistical Characteristic of Sudden Nocturnal Warming Events in Lanzhou Region [J]. Journal of Lanzhou University (Natural Sciences), 2016, 52(5):625-659. (In Chinese)

 

21. Han W, Yang L, Yang Y. ^* Application of C-band Weather Radar Data in Heavy Precipitation Process [J]. Journal of Arid Meteorology, 2016, 34(1):154-162. (In Chinese)

 

20.Kefeng Zhu, Yi Yang, Ming Xue^*: Percentile-based neighborhood precipitation verification and its application to a landfalling tropical storm case with radar data assimilation. Advances in Atmospheric Sciences 11/2015; 32(11)., DOI:10.1007/s00376-015-5023-9

 

19.Yuanyuan Ma, Yi Yang^*, Xiao-Ming Hu, Ruhui Gan: Characteristics and mechanisms of the sudden warming events in the nocturnal atmospheric boundary layer: A case study using WRF. Journal of Meteorological Research, 10/2015; 29(5):747-763., DOI:10.1007/s13351-015-4101-3

 

18.Yi Yang^*, Ying Wang, Kefeng Zhu: Assimilation of Chinese Doppler Radar and Lightning Data Using WRF-GSI: A Case Study of Mesoscale Convective System. Advances in Meteorology 03/2015; 2015., DOI:10.1155/2015/763919

 

17.Feimin Zhang, Yi Yang, Chenghai Wang^*: The effects of assimilating conventional and ATOVS data on forecasted near-surface wind with WRF-3DVAR. Monthly Weather Review 01/2015; 143(1):153-164., DOI:10.1175/MWR-D-14-00038.1

 

16.Wang Ying, Yang Yi^*, Qiu Xiaobin: Assimilating Cloud-to-ground Lightning Data Using Ensemble Square Root Filter. Journal of Arid Meteorology, 2015, 33(5)761-768. (In Chinese)

 

15.LI Hong, MA Yuanyuan, YANG Yi^*: Study on Retrieval of Boundary Layer Height Using Wavelet Transformation Method Basd on Lidar Data. Journal of Arid Meteorology, 2015, 33(1): 78-97(In Chinese)

 

14.Yang Lili, Yang Yi^*, Zhang Tinglong, et al.: Analyzing a Heavy Rainfall Process Based on Dual-Doppler Radar and Lightning Data. Plateau Meteorology, 2015, 34(2):546-555(In Chinese)

 

13.Ying Wang, Yi Yang^*, Chenghai Wang: Improving forecasting of strong convection by assimilating cloud-to-ground lightning data using the physical initialization method. Atmospheric Research 12/2014; 150:31–41., DOI:10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.06.017

 

12.HAN Wenyu, YANG Lili, YANG Yi^*: Retrieval of Doppler Radar Data and Warning Analysis During a Severe Convection Process. Journal of Arid Meteorology, 2014, 32(5): 810-818. (in Chinese)

 

11.Yuanyuan MA, Yang Yi^*, Xiao-ming HU, et al.: Evaluation of Three Planetary Boundary Layer Parameterization Schemes in WRF Model for the February 28th, 2007 Gust Episode in Xinjiang. Desert & Oasis Meteorology, 2014,8(3):8-18. (In Chinese)

 

10.Yi Yang^*, Xin Chen, Youcun Qi: Classification of convective/stratiform echoes in radar reflectivity observations using a fuzzy logic algorithm. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres 02/2013; 118(4)., DOI:10.1002/jgrd.50214

 

9.Yang Yi^*, Gong Zhongqiang, Wang Jinyan, Liu xinhua: Time-expanded sampling approach for Ensemble Kalman Filter: Experiment assimilation of simulated soundings. Journal of Meteorological Research 10/2011; 25(5)., DOI:10.1007/s13351-011-0502-0.

 

8.Xunming Wang^*, Fahu Chen, Jiawu Zhang, Yi Yang, Jijun Li, Eerdun Hasi, Caixia Zhang, Dunsheng Xia: Climate, Desertification, and the Rise and Collapse of China’s Historical Dynasties. Human Ecology 02/2010; 38(1):157-172., DOI:10.1007/s10745-009-9298-2

 

7.Xunming Wang^*, Yi Yang, Zhibao Dong, Caixia Zhang: Responses of dune activity and desertification in China to global warming in the twenty-first century. Global and Planetary Change 06/2009; 67(3):167-185., DOI:10.1016/j.gloplacha.2009.02.004

 

6.YANG Yi, QIU Chongjian^*, GONG Jiandong, HUANG Jing: The WRF 3DVar System Combined with Physical Initialization for Assimilation of Doppler Radar Data. Journal of Meteorological Research 04/2009; 23(2):129-139.

 

5.YANG Yi, C. Qiu^*, J. Gong, and S. Xi, Study on Doppler Radar Data Assimilation via 3D-Var, Scientia Meteorologica Sinica, 2008，28 (2):124-132. (In Chinese)

 

4.YANG Yi, C. Qiu^*, J. Gong, L. Deng, and S. Xi: Comparison of two methods of assimilating Doppler Radar Wind Data, Plateau Meteorology, 2007, 26(3):547-555. (In Chinese)

 

3.Yi Yang, Chongjian Qiu^*, Jiandong Gong: Physical initialization applied in WRF-Var for assimilation of Doppler radar data. Geophysical Research Letters 11/2006; 332(22), DOI:10.1029/2006GL027656

 

2.YANG Yi and QIU Chongjian^* : Analysis of Mesoscale Circulations within a Heavy Rain System Using Doppler-Radar Data, Plateau Meteorology, 2006,25（5）：925-931. (In Chinese)

 

1. YANG Yi and QIU Chongjian^*: Comparison of Gridding Schemes for Doppler Radar Data, Arid Meteorology, 2004, 22(2):6-10. (In Chinese)