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ZHANG, GUANG

Research Meteorologist

Degrees:

• B.S., Nanking Institute of Meteorology, China
• M.S., University of Toronto, Canada
• Ph.D., University of Toronto, Canada

Research Interests:

• Global climate modeling
• Convection and cloud parameterization
• Atmosphere-ocean interaction
• Convective transport of momentum

Courses Recently Taught:

• SIO209: Special Topics

Mentoring:

• Murthi, Aditya (Post Doc; 2010-2010)
• Song, Xiaoliang (Post Doc; 2007-2010)
• Jung, Eunjoo (Post Doc; 2005-2007)
• Collier, Craig (Post Doc; 2004-2007)
• Adams, David (Post Doc; 2003-2004)
• Mu, Mingquan (Post Doc; 2003-2007)
• Zurovac-Jevtic, Dance (Post Doc; 1998-2000)

Jiang, X., D. E. Waliser, D. Kim, M. Zhao, K. R. Sperber, W. Stern, S. D. Schubert, G. J. Zhang, W. Wang, M. Khairoutdinov, R. Neale, and M.-I. Lee, 2011: Simulation of the intraseasonal variability over the eastern Pacific ITCZ in climate models. Clim. Dyn., DOI 10.1007/s00382-011-1098-x.

Song, X., and G. J. Zhang, 2011: Microphysics parameterization for convective clouds in a global climate model: Description and single-column model tests. J. Geophys. Res., 116, D02201, doi:10.1029/2010JD014833.

Chen, H., T. Zhou, R. B. Neale, X. Wu, and G. J. Zhang, 2010: Performance of the new NCAR CAM3.5 model in East Asian summer monsoon simulation: Sensitivity to modifications to convection scheme. J. Climate, 23, 3657-3675.

Park, H., J. Chiang, B. Lintner, and G. J. Zhang, 2010: The delayed effect of major El Nino events on Indian monsoon rainfall. J. Climate, 23, 932-946.

Zhang, G. J., A. M. Vogelmann, M. P. Jensen, W. D. Collins, and E. Luke, 2010: Relating satellite observed cloud properties from MODIS to meteorological conditions for marine boundary layer clouds. J. Climate, 23, 1374-1391.

Zhang, G. J., and X. Song, 2010: Convection parameterization, tropical Pacific double ITCZ, and upper ocean biases in the NCAR CCSM3. Part II: Coupled feedback and the role of ocean heat transport. J. Climate, 23, 800-812.

Song, X., D. Lubin, and G. J. Zhang, 2010: Increased greenhouse gases enhance regional climate response to a Maunder Minimum. Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L01703, doi:10.1029/2009GL041290.

Gutzler, D., L. N. Long, J. Schemm, S. Baidya Roy, M. Bosilovich, J. C. Collier, M. Kanamitsu, P. Kelly, D. Lawrence, M.-I. Lee, R. Lobato Sanchez, B. Mapes, K. Mo. A. Nunes, E. Ritchie, J. Roads, S. Schubert, H. Wei, and G. J. Zhang, 2009: Simulations of the 2004 North American Monsoon: NAMAP2. J. Climate, 22, 6716-6740.

Kim, D., K. Sperber, W. Stern, D. Waliser, I.- S. Kang, E. Maloney, W. Wang, K. Weickmann, J. Benedict, M., Khairoutdinov, M.-I. Lee, R. Neale, M. Suarez, K. Thayer-Calder, and G. J. Zhang, 2009: Application of MJO simulation diagnostics to climate models. J. Climate, 22, 6413-6436.

Zhang, G. J., and X. Song, 2009: Interaction of deep and shallow convection is key to Madden-Julian Oscillation simulation, Geophys. Res. Lett., 36, L09708, doi:10.1029/2009GL037340.

Song, X., and G. J. Zhang, 2009: Convection parameterization, tropical Pacific double ITCZ, and upper ocean biases in the NCAR CCSM3. Part I: Climatology and atmospheric feedback. J. Climate, 22, 4299-4315.

Zhang, G. J., 2009: Effects of entrainment on convective available potential energy and closure assumptions in convection parameterization. J. Geophys. Res., 114, D07109, doi:10.1029/2008JD010976.

Collier, J. C., and G. J. Zhang, 2009: Aerosol direct forcing of the summer Indian monsoon as simulated by the NCAR CAM3. Clim. Dyn., DOI 10.1007/s00382-008-0464-9.

Song, X., X. Wu, G. J. Zhang and R. W. Arritt, 2008: Dynamic effects of convective momentum transports on global climate simulations. J. Climate, 21, 180-194.

Boyle, J., S. Klein, G. J. Zhang, S. Xie, X. Wei, 2008: Climate model forecast experiments for TOGA-COARE, Mon. Wea. Rev., 136, 808-832.

Mu, M., and J. G. Zhang, 2008: Energetics of the Madden Julian Oscillation in the NCAR CAM3: A composite view. J. Geophys. Res., 113 D05108, doi:10.1029/2007JD008700.

Li, G., and G. J. Zhang, 2008: Understanding biases in shortwave cloud radiative forcing in the National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Atmosphere Model (CAM3) during El Nino, J. Geophys. Res., 113, D02103, doi:10.1029/2007JD008963.

Jensen, M. P., A. M. Vogelmann, W. D. Collins, G. J. Zhang, and E. Luke, 2008: Investigation of regional and seasonal variations in marine boundary layer cloud properties from MODIS observations. J. Climate, 21, 4955-4973.

Song, X., X. Wu, G. J. Zhang and R. W. Arritt, 2008: Understanding the effects of convective momentum transport on climate simulations: the role of convective heating. J. Climate, 21, 5034-5047.

Collier, J. C., and G. J. Zhang, 2007: Effects of increased horizontal resolution on simulation of the North American Monsoon in the NCAR CAM3: An evaluation based on surface, satellite, and reanalysis data. J. Climate, 20, 1851-1869.

Wu, X., L. Deng, X. Song, and G. J. Zhang, 2007: Coupling of convective momentum transport with convective heating and moistening in global climate simulations. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 1334-1349.

Wu, X., L. Deng, X. Song, G. Vettoretti, W. R. Peltier, and G. J. Zhang, 2007: Impact of a modified convective scheme on the Madden-Julian Oscillation and El Nino-Southern Oscillation in a coupled climate model. Geophys. Res. Lett., 34, doi:10.1029/2007GL030637.

Zhang, G. J., and H. Wang, 2006: Toward mitigating the double ITCZ problem in NCAR CCSM3, Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L06709, doi:10.1029/2005GL025229.

Collier, J. C., and G. J. Zhang, 2006: Simulation of the North American Monsoon by the NCAR CCM3 and its sensitivity to convection parameterization. J. Climate, 19, 2851–2866.

Mu, M., and G. J. Zhang, 2006: Energetics of Madden Julian oscillations in the National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Atmosphere Model version 3 (NCAR CAM3). J. Geophys. Res., 111, D24112, doi:10.1029/2005JD007003.

Xie, S.-C., M.-H. Zhang, M. Branson, and co-authors (G. J. Zhang), 2005: Simulation of midlatitude frontal clouds by single-column and cloud-resolving models during the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement March 2000 cloud intensive operational period. J. Geophys. Res., 110, D15S03, doi:10.1029/2004JD005119.

Zhang, G. J., and M. Mu, 2005: Simulation of the Madden-Julian oscillation in the NCAR CCM3 using a revised Zhang-McFarlane convection parameterization scheme. J. Climate, 18, 4049-4067.

Zhang, G. J., and M. Mu, 2005: Effects of modifications to the Zhang-McFarlane convection parameterization on the simulation of the tropical precipitation in the National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Climate Model, version 3. J. Geophys. Res., 110, D09109, doi:10.1029/2004JD005617.

Collier, J. C., and G. J. Zhang, 2005: U. S. warm-season rainfall in NCAR CAM3: An event-oriented perspective. Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L20801, doi:10.1029/2005GL024217.

Zhang, G. J., 2004: Parameterization of convection in global climate models. In “Observations, Theory, and Modeling of Atmospheric and Oceanic Variability”, World Scientific Series on Meteorology of East Asia. Vol. III, Eds. X. Zhu.

Chung, C. E., and G. J. Zhang, 2004: Impact of absorbing aerosol on precipitation: Dynamic aspects in association with CAPE and convective parameterization closure, and dependence on aerosol heating profile. J. Geophys. Res.,109, D22103, doi:10.1029/2004JD004726.

Zurovac-Jevtic, D., and G. J. Zhang, 2003: Development and test of a cirrus parameterization scheme using NCAR CCM3. J. Atmos. Sci. 60, 1325-1344.

Zhang, G. J., and X. Wu, 2003: Convective momentum transport and perturbation pressure field in a cloud-resolving model simulation. J. Atmos. Sci., 60, 1120-1139.

Zhang, G. J., 2003: Lagrangian study of cloud properties and their relationships to meteorological parameters in the U.S. Southern Great Plains. J. Climate, 16, 2700-2716.

Zhang, G. J., 2003: Convective quasi-equilibrium in the tropical western Pacific: Comparison with midlatitude continental environment. J. Geophys. Res., 108(D19), 4592, doi:10.1029/2003JD003520.

Wu, X., X.-Z. Liang, and G. J. Zhang, 2003: Seasonal migration of ITCZ precipitation across the equator: Why can’t GCMs simulate it? Geophys. Res. Lett. 30, 1824, doi:10.1029/2003GL017198.

Zhang, G. J., 2003: Roles of tropospheric and boundary layer forcing in the diurnal cycle of convection in the U.S. Southern Great Plains. Geophys. Res. Lett. 30(24), 2281, doi:10.1029/2003GL018554.

Zhang, G. J., 2002: Convective quasi-equilibrium in midlatitude continental environment and its effect on convective parameterization, J. Geophys. Res., 107(D14), 4220, doi:10.1029/2001JD001005.

Xie, S.-C., R. Cederwall, K.-M. Xu, and co-authors (G. J. Zhang), 2002: Intercomparison and evaluation of cumulus parameterizations under summertime midlatitude continental conditions. Q. J. Roy. Meteorol. Soc., 128, 1095-1136.

Tian, B, G. J. Zhang, and V. Ramanathan, 2001: Heat balance in the warm pool atmosphere during TOGA COARE and CEPEX. J. Climate, 14, 1881-1893.

Zhang, G. J., and M. Guo, 2001: Preliminary evaluation of a revised Zhang-McFarlane convection scheme using the NCAR CCM3 GCM. Adv. Atmos. Sci., 18, 710-717.

Zhang, G. J., D. Zurovac-Jevtic, and E. R. Boer, 1999: Spatial Characteristics of the tropical cloud systems: Comparison between model simulation and satellite observations. Tellus, 51A, 922-936.

Zhang, G. J., J. T. Kiehl, and P. J. Rasch, 1998: Response of climate simulation to a new convective parameterization in the National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Climate Model (CCM3). J. Climate, 11, 2097-2115.

Tsintikidis, D., and G. J. Zhang, 1998: A numerical study on the coupling between sea surface temperature and surface evaporation. J. Geophys. Res., 103, 31,763-31,774.

Zhang, G. J., 1997: A further study on estimating surface evaporation using monthly mean data: Comparison of bulk formulations. J. Climate, 10, 1592-1600.

Collins, W. D., J. Wang, J. T. Kiehl, G. J. Zhang, D. I. Cooper, and W. E. Eichinger, 1997: Comparison of tropical ocean-atmosphere fluxes with the NCAR Community Climate Model CCM3. J. Climate, 10, 3047-3058.