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Civil Engineering · Ethiopia · 2022-04-22

Processing Time
362 days
Decision Date
2022-04-22
Location
Colorado
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on better snowpack simulations within the Noah model, which is the land component of the Unified Forecasting System (UFS) at NOAA. This work aims to improve the quality of land and near-surface atmospheric variables forecasted by the UFS to enhance weather simulation accuracy.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research on snowpack simulations is critical for weather forecasting, which undergirds the economy and addresses the costs of natural disasters.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's record of 8 total publications, 169 citations, and funding from NSF and NASA demonstrates he is well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to U.S. water resource management and atmospheric forecasting justify a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 6 peer-reviewed journal articles and 2 conference articles which garnered 169 citations. Evidence also included 2 expert recommendation letters, 2 peer reviews for international magazines, and proof of research funding from the NSF and NASA.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 362 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Sustained 2,112
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