Gunta Paparao
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Meteorologist/Atmospheric Scientist with 8 years of experience in analyzing and interpreting complex atmospheric data to drive strategic decision-making. Expertise in collecting and synthesizing satellite imagery, radar data, and weather station reports to produce accurate weather forecasts and predictive models. Skilled in providing real-time weather insights to support agriculture and business operations, with a focus on mitigating climate hazards such as floods and droughts. Proven ability to utilize advanced technology and data-driven approaches to develop solutions that optimize risk management and enhance operational efficiency in diverse sectors
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Meteorologist
Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
Bengaluru
04.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency as a meteorologist within the Atmospheric Composition Modelling team at CSTEP
- Conducted research on meteorological trends and analyzed data to identify correlations.
- Skilled in managing and optimizing meteorological models, notably the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, ensuring their efficient operation and utilization for research purposes.
- Analyzed climatic hazards such as floods, droughts, and severe weather events, and integrated these assessments into risk mitigation strategies. This work involved assimilating hazard data into regional models, enhancing the accuracy of weather predictions, and improving the modeling of impacts on local environments and communities.
- Implemented WRF simulations on high-performance computing clusters to leverage parallel computing capabilities for efficient model runs.
- Utilized advanced meteorology models, such as the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF, CAMx, WRF-Chem) model, for simulating atmospheric conditions.
- Developed custom scripts in Bash scripting language to automate the downloading and processing of meteorological data from various sources, including IMD and satellite repositories.
- Enhanced data processing speed by 30% using optimized HPC configurations.
- Operated specialized equipment such as radiosondes, lidar systems, and wind profilers.
- Maintained detailed records of daily observations regarding air pressure, temperature, and humidity levels.
Senior Researcher
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
Vishakhapatnam
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Focusing primarily on thesis literature review, making chapter corrections, and submitting the final thesis
- Engaged in a comprehensive project under CSTEP, known as 'Emissions Inventories Collection over Andhra Pradesh,' aimed at meticulously gathering data on emissions across the region
- This endeavour involved detailed research, data collection, and emissions, providing valuable insights into the analysis to develop comprehensive inventories of environmental landscape of Andhra Pradesh
- Through this project, I contributed to enhancing understanding of emissions patterns and their implications for environmental sustainability and policy formulation
- Worked on the National Monsoon Mission Project by IITM and real-time tropical cyclone forecasting and analysis over North Indian Ocean using the Numerical weather Prediction Models
- Presented research findings at national/international conferences.
Meteorologist
Meteorology Facility, Satish Dhawan Space Center, SHAR, ISRO
Sriharikota
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led daily execution of Weather Research Forecast (WRF-ARW) for short-range forecasts covering the SHAR region and south Peninsular India
- Conducted daily analysis of ground and upper wind patterns, utilizing data from Piscatory Sonde, 125m & 100m towers, and AWS data sources
- Actively Participated Severe weather watch during critical launch operations, SPROB SPP casting activities by using Real time Doppler Weather Radar, Electric Field Mill, 100m Tower data and passive microwave radiometer, and Ceilometer observations
- Developed agro-meteorological products and conducted climate hazard assessments to support agricultural practices and disaster risk management in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states.
- Provided short and medium-range weather forecasts and Nowcast support for PSLV and GSLV launch operations at SHAR, utilizing various numerical models such as ECMWF, UK MET models, and validating results with observational data (GPS).
- Climatological Monthly & Seasonal variability of Thunderstorms over SHAR region.
- Upper wind analysis and variations (delta) over SHAR from GPS and comparisons with high-resolution WRF and ECMWF model.
- Operational analysis of electric field mill as lightning warning systems in SHAR.
Junior Researcher
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
Vishakhapatnam
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked research as a Research Fellow under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) project titled 'Numerical simulation of rainfall events around Kolleru Lake using a mesoscale model
- Conducted the successful simulation of rainfall patterns around Kolleru Lake, our research endeavours have taken a significant leap forward
- Building upon this achievement, we integrated crucial datasets to further enhance our understanding
- This involved incorporating satellite rainfall data from the 3B42 dataset, IMD rainfall observations, and meticulously collected ground-level data from stations surrounding Kolleru Lake
- Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions
- Real-time tropical cyclone forecasting and analysis, I was involved in monitoring and tracking the formation, intensification, and movement of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean
- This involved utilizing satellite imagery, radar data, and numerical weather prediction models
- Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps to predict long and short-range weather conditions.
Education
Ph.D. - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh03-2022
M.Sc in Meteorology - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh04-2012
B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science -
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh01.2010
Skills
- Operating Systems: UNIX/LINUX and Windows
- Knowledge on Shell Scripting
- Climate and weather data analysis
- Climatic hazards(eg, drought and flood)
- Meteorology/Atmospheric Science
- Numerical Weather Prediction
- Rainfall runoff analysis
- Data Analysis and interpretation
- Interpreting observations from AWS and Radars and Satellites
- Data Assimilation
- Data modelling and assessment
- Python
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Climate study
- Data Collection
Personal Information
Title: Meteorologist
Publications
- Numerical Simulation of a Tropical cyclone with An Axisymmetric model using a real time thermodynamic sounding, A. Sravani, G. Papa Rao, N. Nanaji Rao, Roshmitha Panda and S.S.V.S. Ramakrishna, Journal of Applied Hydrology, 2014
- On the movement of tropical cyclone LEHAR, Dasari H., V, B., SSVS, R. et al., Earth Sust Environ, 2017
- Prediction of severe thunderstorms over Sriharikota Island by using the WRF-ARW operational model, Papa Rao G., Rajasekhar M., Pushpa Saroja R., Sreeshna T., Rajeevan M., S. S. V. S. Ramakrishna, Proc. SPIE 9882, Remote Sensing and Modelling of the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Interactions VI, 2016
- Assessment of forecast indices over Sriharikota using ground-based microwave radiometer, May 2016 DOI:10.1117/12.2224405 Conference: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2016
- Study on the north-east monsoon onset features using a ground-based microwave radiometer over SHAR, Pushpa Saroja et al., J. Earth Syst. Sci., 2019
- Thunderstorm Nowcasting Using Ground-Based Microwave Radiometer Brightness Temperature Measurements, Saroja, R.P., Rajasekhar, M., Naidu, C.V. et al., J Indian Soc Remote Sens, 2023
References
- Prof. S.S.V.S Ramakrishna, Honorary professor, Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, ssvs_rk@yahoo.co.in, 0891 2844643(O), 91-9866339985(mob)
- Dr. Rajasekhar Meka, Scientist/Engineer -SF, Meteorology Facility, Range Operations, Sathish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, India, rajasekharmeka@gmail.com, rajasekhar.meka@shar.gov.in, 08623 222285(O), 91-9490946762
Training
- National conference on 'Basics of Radar and Satellite Meteorology and applications in Nowcasting (BRASMAN-2012)', 12/10/2012, 12/21/2012, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
- DST Sponsored SERB School on 'Weather and Climate in Tropics', 06/03/2013, 06/26/2013, Delhi
- International Tropical meteorology symposium on 'Monsoons-Observations, Prediction and Sustainability' (MOPS), 02/21/2014, 02/24/2014, Chennai
- Series of National Training workshop on 'Climate Modelling: Simulations and Analysis', 2013, 2015, Delhi
- Participated oneday National Workshop on Fundamentals of GNSS/INRSS and Applications to Atmospheric sciences, 02/26/2016, Tirupathi
- SMART Training program on INSAT-3DR observations to Applications, 03/07/2017, 03/10/2017, Ahmadabad
- Recent Advances in Observations and Data Assimilation Techniques for Severe Weather Forecasting, 03/23/2017, 03/24/2017
- National Space Science Symposium (NSSS), 02/2016, VSSC
- Asia Pacific Remote Sensing, 05/2016, New Delhi
- LAMSYS (Large Scales Multidisplanery Systems of National Significance), 06/24/2016, 06/25/2016, SDSC SHAR
- National Symposium on Tropical Meteorology: climate change & coastal vulnerability, 12/18/2016, 12/21/2016, Bhubaneswar, Odissa
Timeline
Meteorologist
Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
04.2022 - Current
Senior Researcher
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
03.2020 - 03.2022
Meteorologist
Meteorology Facility, Satish Dhawan Space Center, SHAR, ISRO
01.2015 - 01.2020
Junior Researcher
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
07.2012 - 01.2015
Ph.D. - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
M.Sc in Meteorology - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University
B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science -
Andhra University
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