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Education M.S. - 1991 - Meteorology - Florida State University B.S. - 1985 - Meteorology - Cornell University Research InterestsPublications
Lang, S., W. Tao, X. Zeng, and Yaping Li (2011). Reducing the Biases in Simulated Radar Reflectivities from a Bulk Microphysics Scheme: Tropical Convective Systems. J.Atmos.Sci., 68(10), 2306-2320.
10.1175/JAS-D-10-05000.1
Tao, W., Jainn Jong Shi, Shuyi S. Chen, S. Lang, Pay-Liam Lin, Song-You Hong, Christa Peters-Lidard, and A. Hou (2011). The impact of microphysical schemes on hurricane intensity and track. Asia-Pacific J.Atmos.Sci., 47(1), 1-16.
10.1007/s13143-011-1001-z
Tao, W., Jainn Jong Shi, Pay-Lin Lin, Jhihying Chen, S. Lang, Mei-Yu Chang, Ming-Jen Yang, Chun-Chien Wu, Christa Peters-Lidard, Chung-Hsiung Sui, and Ben Jong-Dao Jou (2011). High-Resolution Numerical Simulation of the Extreme Rainfall Associated with Typhoon Morakot. Part I: Comparing the Impact of Microphysics and PBL Parameterizations with Observations. Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 22(6), 673-696.
10.3319/TAO.2011.08.26.01(TM)
Zeng, X., W. Tao, T. Matsui, Shaocheng Xie, S. Lang, Minghua Zhang, D. Starr, X. Li, and J. Simpson (2011). Estimating the Ice Crystal Enhancement Factor in the Tropics. J. Atmos. Sci., 68(7), 1424-1434.
10.1175/2011JAS3550.1
Hagos S., C. Zhang, W. Tao, S. Lang, Y. N. Takayabu, S. Shige, M. Katsumata, W.S. Olson, and T. L’Ecuyer (2010). Estimates of Tropical Diabatic Heating Profiles: Commonalities and Uncertainties. J. Climate, 23(3), 542–558.
doi:10.1175/2009JCLI3025.1
Shi, R., R. Fernandez-Borda, W.-K. Tao, T. Matsui, R. Cifelli, A. Hou, S. Lang, A. Tokay, C. Peters-Lidard, G. Skofronick-Jackson, S. Rutledge, and W. Petersen (2010). WRF Simulations of the January 20-22 2007 Snow Events over Eastern Canada: Comparison with in-situ and Satellite Observations. J. Appl. Meteor. Clim., 49, 2246–2266.
doi:10.1175/2010JAMC2282.1
Tao W.-K., S. Lang, X. Zeng, S. Shige, and Y. Takayabu (2010). Relating convective and stratiform rain to latent heating. J. Clim., 23(7), 1874-1893.
doi:10.1175/2009JCLI3278.1
Tao W.-K., J. Shi, S. Chen, S. Lang, S.-Y. Hong, C. Peters-Lidard, S.A. Braun, G. Thompson, and J. Simpson (2010). New, improved bulk-microphysical schemes for studying precipitation processes in WRF: Part I: Comparison with different microphysical schemes. Mon. Wea. Rev..
Zhang,Chidong, Jian Ling, Samson Hagos, W. Tao, S. Lang, Yukari N. Takayabu, Shoichi Shige, Masaki Katsumata, W.S. Olson, and Tristan L’Ecuyer (2010). MJO Signals in Latent Heating: Results from TRMM Retrievals. J. Atmos. Sci., 67(11), 3488-3508.
doi:10.1175/JAS3398.1
Jiang X. , D. Waliser , J.L. Li , B. Tian , W. Olson , M. Grecu, W. Tao, S. Lang, J. Tompkins, and T. L'Ecuyer (2009). Characterizing the vertical heating structure of the MJO using TRMM. J. Climate, 22(22), 6001-6020 .
doi:10.1175/2009JCLI3048.1
Matsui, T., X. Zeng, W.-K. Tao, H. Masunaga, W.S. Olson, and S. Lang (2009). Evaluation of long-term cloud-resolving model simulations using satellite radiance observations and muti-frequency satellite simulators. J. Atmos. Ocea. Tech., 26(7), 1261–1274.
doi:10.1175/2008JTECHA1168.1
Tao, W., D. Anderson , J. Chern, J. Estin , A. Hou , P. Houser , R. Kakar , S. Lang, W. Lau , C. Peters-Lidard , X. Li, T. Matsui , B.W. Shen , J.J. Shi , and X. Zeng (2009). Goddard Multi-Scale Modeling Systems with Unified Physics. Annales Geophysics, 27, 3055-3064 .
ISSN 0992-7689
Zeng, X., J. Simpson, X. Li, D.O. Starr, X. Li, S. Lang, S. Xie, A. Hou, M. Zhang, and W. Tao (2009). The indirect effect of ice nuclei on atmospheric radiation. J. Atmos. Sci., 66(1), 41-61.
10.1175/2008JAS2778.1
Zeng,Xiping., W. Tao, M. Zhang, Y. Arthur Hou, S. Xie, S. Lang, X. Li, David OC Starr, and X. Li (2009). A Contribution by Ice Nuclei to Global Warming. Q. J. Roy. Meteoro. Soc, 135(638), 1614-1629 .
10.1002/qj.576
Lin, X., Stolarski, S., Tao, W., Tao, W., Alkhaled, A.A., Yi, B., Shen, B., Zhang, H., Jainn Jong Shi, A. Y. Hou, Anne R. Douglass, R. Hoff, P. Yang, J. J. Shi, W. K. Tao, S. Kondragunta, Ellis E. Remsberg, Y. L. Lin, Pay Lin Lin, B.A. Baum, P. L. Lin, Nathaniel J. Livesey, I. Laszlo, T. LEcuyer, Jhihying Chen, J. Chen, L. Oreopoulos, John C. Gille, S. Lang, A. Lyapustin, S. E. Lang, A.M. Michalak, M. Y. Chang, Mei Yu Chang, E.J. Mlawer, Ming Jen Yang, A.J. Heymsfield, M. J. Yang, K.N. Liou, C. C. Wu, Chun Chien Wu, Christa Peters Lidard, C. Peters-Lidard, C. H. Sui, S.R. Kawa, Chung Hsiung Sui, C. D. Jou, Ben Jong Dao Jou, S.C. Olsen, and J-W. Wang (2008). A global evaluation of the regional spatial variability of column integrated CO2 distributions. J. Geophys. Res., 113, D20303.
10.1029/2007JD009693
Tao W.-K., C. Peters-Lidard, W. Lau, S. Lang, A. Hou, P. Houser, J. Chern, R. Atlas, D. Anderson, R. Kakar, S. Kumar, W. Lapenta, X. Li, T. Matsui, M. Rienecker, B.-W. Shen, J.J. Shi, J. Simpson, and X. Zeng (2008). A Goddard multi-scale modeling system with unified physics. GEWEX News, 18(1), 6-8.
Zeng, X., W.-K. Tao, S. Lang, A. Hou, M. Zhang, and J. Simpson (2008). On the sensitivity of atmospheric ensemble to cloud microphysics in long-term cloud-resolving model simulations. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, Special Issue on high-resolution cloud models, 86A(0026-1165), 45-65.
10.2151/jmsj.86A.45
Zeng, X., W.-K. Tao, M. Zhang, A. Hou, S. Xie, S. Lang, X. Li, D.O. Starr, and J. Simpson (2008). The indirect effect of ice nuclei on atmospheric radiation. J. Atmos. Ocea. Tech., 66(1), 41-61.
doi:10.1175/2008JAS2778.1
Zinner T., A. Marshak, S. Lang, J. V. Martins, and B. Mayer (2008). Remote sensing of cloud sides of deep convection: Towards a three-dimensional retrieval of cloud particle size profiles. Atmos. Chem. Phys., 8(16), 4741-4757.
doi:10.5194/acp-8-4741-2008
Lang, S., W.-K. Tao, R. Cifelli, W.S. Olson, J. Halverson, S. Rutledge, and J. Simpson (2007). Improving simulations of convective systems from TRMM LBA: Easterly and westerly regimes. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 1141-1164.
10.1175/JAS3879.1
Tao W.-K., S. Lang, T. Matsui, A. Khain, X. Li, and J. Simpson (2007). The role of atmospheric aerosol concentration on deep convective precipitation: Cloud-resolving model simulations. J. Geophys. Res., 112(D24S18).
10.1029/2007JD008728
Zeng, X., W. Tao, M. Zhang, C. Peters-Lidard, S. Lang, J. Simpson, S. Kumar, S. Xie, J. Eastman, C. Shie, and J. Geiger (2007). Evaluating Clouds in Long-Term Cloud-Resolving Model Simulations with Observational Data. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 4153-4329.
Grabowski W., P. Bechtold, A. Cheng, R. Forbes, G. Halliwell, M. Khairoutdinov, S. Lang, T. Nasuno, J. Petch, W.-K. Tao, R. Wong, X. Wu, and K. Xu (2006). Daytime convective developments over land: An idealized model intercomparison case based on LBA observations. Q. J. Roy. Meteorl. Soc., 132, 317-344.
Olson, W.S., S. Lang, Y. Wang, S.A. Braun, T.L. Bell, W.-K. Tao, G.W. Petty, S. Yang, C.D. Kummerow, D.E. Johnson, and C. Chiu (2006). Precipitation and latent heating distributions from satellite passive microwave radiometry. Part I: Improved method and uncertainties. J. Appl. Meteor. and Clim., 5(45), 702-720.
Olson W.S., C. D. Kummerow, S. Yang, G. W. Petty, W.-K. Tao, T.L. Bell, S.A. Braun, Y. Wang, S.E. Lang, D. E. Johnson, and C. Chiu (2006). Precipitation and latent heating distributions from satellite passive microwave radiometry. Part I: Improved method and uncertainties. J. Appl. Meteorol. Climatol., (5), 45, 702-720.
Tao W.-K., E. Smith, R.F. Adler, Z. Haddad, A. Hou, T. Iguchi, R. Kakar, T. Krishnamurti, C. Kummerow, S. Lang, R. Meneghini, K. Nakamura, T. Nakazawa, K. Okamoto, W.S. Olson, S. Satoh, S. Shige, J. Simpson, Y. Takayabu, G. Tripoli, and S. Yang (2006). Retrieval of latent heating from TRMM measurements. Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 1555-1572.
Tao W.-K., R. Kakar, T. Iguchi, A. Hou, Z.S. Haddad, R.F. Adler, E. Smith, T.N. Krishnamurti, C.D. Kummerow, S. Lang, R. Meneghini, K. Nakamura, T. Nakazawa, K. Okamoto, W.S. Olson, S. Satoh, S. Shige, J. Simpson, Y. Takayabu, G.J. Tripoli, and S. Yang (2006). Retrieval of Latent Heating from TRMM Measurements. BAMS, 87(11), 1555-1572.
Tao W.-K., S. Satoh, W.S. Olson, S. Lang, S. Shige, Y. Takayabu, and S. Yang (2004). Heating structure derived from TRMM The Latent Heating Algorithms Developed from TRMM PR Data, 18-40
Lang, S., W.-K. Tao, J. Simpson, and B. Ferrier (2003). Modeling of convective-stratiform precipitation processes: Sensitivity to partitioning methods. J. Appl. Meteor., 42, 505 527.
Tao W. -K., J. Simpson, D. Baker, S.A. Braun, M.-D. Chou, B. Ferrier, D. Johnson, A. Khain, S. Lang, B. Lynn, C.-L. Shie, D. Starr, C.-H. Sui, Y. Wang, and P. Wetzel (2003). Microphysics, radiation and surface processes in a non-hydrostatic model. Meteor. Atmos. Phy., 82, 97-137.
Tao W. -K., R.F. Adler, D. Baker, S.A. Braun, M.-D. Chou, M. Jasinski, Y. Jia, R. Kakar, M. Karyampudi, S. Lang, W. K.-M. Lau, B. Lynn, Z.-X. Pu, M. Shepherd, J. Simpson, D. Starr, Y. Wang, W. Weinman, and P. Wetzel (2003). Regional Scale Modeling at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Recent Research Developments in Atmospheric Science. Research Signpost, 2, 1-52.
Tao W.-K., J. Simpson, D. Baker, S. Braun, M. -D. Chou, B. Ferrier, D. Johnson, A. Khain, S. Lang, B. Lynn, C.-L. Shie, D. Starr, C. -H. Sui, Y. Wang, and P. Wetzel (2003). Microphysics, radiation and surface processes in the Goddard Cumulus Ensemble (GCM) model. Meteor. Atmos. Phys., 82, 97-137.
Wang Y., W.-K. Tao, J. Simpson, and S. Lang (2003). The sensitivity of tropical squall lines to surface fluxes: Three-dimensional cloud-resolving model simulations. Q. J. R. Meteorol. Soc., 129(589), 987-1006 Part C.
Olson, W.S., S. Yang, C.D. Kummerow, Z. Haddad, W. Tao, S. Lang, D.E. Johnson, S.A. Braun, C. Chiu, and J.J. Wang (2002). Estimation of precipitation and latent heating distributions by satellite passive/active microwave remote sensing. Microwave Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere and Environment, 50-57.
Tao W. -K., S.-C. Chen, Y. Jia, D. Baker, S. Lang, P. Wetzel, W.K.-M. Lau, Y.-H. Kuo, and J. Dudhia (2001). A Study of Heavy Precipitation Events in Taiwan During 10-13 August, 1994: Mesoscale Model Simulations mm5 Users Workshop
Tao W. -K., S. Lang, R. Meneghini, J. Halverson, R. Johnson, and J. Simpson (2001). Latent Heating Retrievals using the TRMM Precipitation Radar: A Multi-seasonal Study EGS Meeting
Tao W. -K., S. Lang, J. Simpson, R. Meneghini, J. Halverson, R. Johnson, and R.F. Adler (2001). Precipitation Processes Derived from TRMM Satellite Data, Cloud Resolving Model and Field Campaigns 30th International Conference on Radar Meteorology
Tao W.-K., S. Lang, W.S. Olson, S. Yang, R. Meneghini, J. Simpson, E. Smith, C. Kummerow, and J. Halverson (2001). Retrieved vertical profiles of latent heat release using TRMM products. J. Appl. Meteor., 40, 957-982.
Redelsperger J.L., P.R. A. Brown, F. Guichard, C. Hoff, M. Kawasima, S. Lang, T. Montmerle, K. Nakamura, K. Saito, C. Seman, W. -K. Tao, and L.J. Donner (2000). A GCSS Model Intercomparison for a Tropical Squall Line Observed During TOGA-COARE. Part 1: Cloud-Resolving Models Q. J. R. Met. Soc., 126, 823-864
Tao W. -K., S. Lang, B. Meneghini, J. Halverson, R. Johnson, and J. Simpson (2000). Latent Heating Retrievals Using the TRMM Precipitation Radar: A Multi-Seasonal Study AGU Fall Meeting
Tao W. -K., Y. Wang, S. Lang, B. Ferrier, and J. Simpson (2000). Numerical Simulations of TRMM LBA, TOGA COARE, GATE, ARM and PRESTORM Convective Systems: Sensitivity Tests on Microphysical Processes AGU Fall Meeting
Lang, S., W. -K. Tao, J. Simpson, and B. Ferrier (1999). The Use of Convective-Stratiform Separation Techniques within a Cloud Resolving Model 8th Conference on Mesoscale Processes
Lang, S., W.-K. Tao, J. Simpson, and B.S. Ferrier (1998). The sensitivity of bulk cloud microphysics within a cloud resolving model to advective schemes: 4th order vs. positive definite AMS Conference on Cloud Physics
Wang Y., W.-K. Tao, J. Simpson, and S. Lang (1998). Modeling Tropical Convective Systems: Sensitivity Tests of Surface Fluxes, Longwave and Short Wave Radiation AMS Conference on Cloud Physics
Tao W.-K., J. Simpson, C. -H. Sui, S. Lang, J. Scala, B. Ferrier, M. -D. Chou, and K. Pickering (1993). Heating, moisture and water budgets in the convective and stratiform regions of tropical and midlatitude squall lines: Their sensitivity to longwave radiation. J. Atmos. Sci., 50, 673-690.