Publication

47: Synoptic and mesoscale features on the coastal and mountainous types of the Heavy Rainfall Events in the Northeastern part of South Korea

Kang, J., J.-H. Kim*, Y.-J. Park, J. H. Kim, Y. Shin, B. Lim, C.-G, Park, H. C. Lee, H. Park, and J. W. Cha, 2026

JGR Atmospheres (In Review)

46: Evolution of Two Distinct Environments for Upper-Level Turbulence during the Interaction of Typhoon Hagibis with the East Asian Jet

Lee, J. H., J.-H. Kim*, M. Sprenger, M. H. F. Lee, and J. A. Knox, 2026

Geophysical Research Letter (In Review)

45: Roles of convective inflows and vertical momentum budgets in a record-breaking heavy rainfall event over the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Park, Y. J., J. -H. Kim*, G. Lee, S.-W. Son, S.-H. Kim, S. H. Bang, W. Hitchcock, S. M. Lee, H. C., and H. S. Kang, 2026

Monthly Weather Review (In Review)

44: An Investigation of Generation Mechanisms on Extreme Downslope Winds during the Catastrophic Los Angeles Fires in January 2025

Shin, Y., J.-H. Kim*, S. H. Kim, and J. D. Doyle, 2026

Atmospheric Sciences (In Review)

43: Analyses of Low-Level Turbulence Observed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Suburb of Seoul Metropolitan

Kim, S.-H., J.-H. Kim*, J. Kim, J.-S. Min, 2026

Geophysical Research Letter, 53, e2025GL119855

42: Orographic and Coastal Impacts on Unexpected Snowstorm Development in Seoul Metropolitan Area

Kim, E.-T. and J.-H. Kim*, S.-M. Kim, and Y.-J. Lim, 2026

Urban Climate, 68, 102999

41. Combined Impact of Jet stream and Turbulence on Long-term Trans-Oceanic Flight Routes over North Atlantic Ocean using ERA5 reanalysis data

Kim, J. H., and J.-H. Kim*, 2026

Scientific Reports, 16, 27143 (2026)

40. Numerical simulation and physical understanding of a locally initiated sea fog over Eastern Yellow Sea with a transition of air-sea temperature difference

Kim, J., J.-H. Kim*, C. E. Dorman, and H. J. S. Fernando, 2025

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, e70228

39: Generation Mechanisms of Mountain-Wave Turbulence in the Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere over Alaska

Shin, Y., J.-H. Kim*, R. D. Sharman, T. L. Keller, S. B. Trier, and J. D. Doyle, 2025

Monthly Weather Review, 154, 813–834

38. An anatomy of fog over Nova Scotia under a ridge on 8 September 2021

Dorman, C. E., J. Kim, J.-H. Kim, D. Koračin, R. N. Dimitrova, and H. J. S. Fernando, 2025

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, e70139

37. Machine Learning-Based Turbulence Intensity Estimation Near Convective Clouds in East Asia Using GK-2A Satellite Observations

Lee, Y., D.-B. Lee, and J.-H. Kim*, 2025

Geophysical Research Letters, e2025GL119119

36. Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Heavy Rainfall Events During the Changma in Southeastern Korea

Park, Y.-J., J.-H. Kim*, S.-W. Son, Y.-M. Cha, E.-J. Cha, S.-S. Shin, and H.-S. Kang, 2025

Earth and Space Science, e2025EA004351

35. Multi-Model and -Diagnostic Ensemble-based Deep Convective Area Forecast for Aviation Operations using the Global Unified Model and Korean Integrated Model

Park, Y.-J., J.-H. Kim*, D.-B. Lee, H.-J. Choi, S.-H. Kim, M. Steiner, and S. H. Kim, 2025

Weather and Forecasting, 40(10), 2055-2077.

34. Lightning Climatology over the Korean Peninsula and Its Relationship with Topography and Atmospheric Condition

Park, J.-S. and J.-H. Kim*, 2025

Atmosphere, 35(3), 345-367. (In Korean with English abstract)

33. Classification of Synoptic Flows and Mesoscale Mechanisms for Downslope Windstorms in the Lee of Sobaek Mountains in Korea

Kang, J., Y. Shih, and J.-H. Kim*, 2025

Atmosphere, 35(3), 293-313. (In Korean with English abstract)

32. Characteristics of Sea Breezes on the Three Coasts of the Korean Peninsula Using Long-Term Ground Observation Data

Jung, M. and J.-H. Kim*, 2025

Atmosphere, 35(2), 193-205. (In Korean with English abstract)

31. Generation Mechanisms of Near-Cloud Turbulence Events in the Upper-Level Outflow of Tropical Cyclone Hagibis

Lee, J., J.-H. Kim*, S. B. Trier, R. D. Sharman, and J. D. Doyle, 2025

Monthly Weather Review, 153(3), 521-542

30. Characteristics of Convectively Induced Turbulence Derived from the Weather Radar Data in Korea

Kim, J.-S., J.-H. Kim*, D.-B. Lee, and G. Lee, 2025

Atmosphere, 35(1), 65–84. (In Korean with English abstract)

29. Characteristics of Convectively Induced Turbulence in East Asia Using Geostationary Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite-2A (GK-2A) and In Situ Aircraft Data

Baek, S.-H., J.-H. Kim*, S.-H. Kim, Y. Lee, Y.-J. Noh, and S.-M. Lee, 2024

JGR Atmospheres, e2024JD041671

28. Synoptic and Meso Scale Mechanisms of Reported Tornado-like Gust Wind Event in Korea Using High-resolution Numerical Simulation

Byeon, G.-Y., J.-H. Kim*, and Y.-J. Park, 2024

Atmosphere, 34(4), 397-415. (In Korean with English abstract)

27. A Case Study on Near-Cloud Turbulence around the Mesoscale Convective System in the Korean Peninsula

Yang, S.-I., J. H. Lee, and J.-H. Kim*, 2024

Atmosphere, 34(2), 153-176. (In Korean with English abstract)

26. Operational Aviation Icing Forecast Algorithm for the Korea Meteorological Administration

Kim, E. -T., J. -H. Kim*, S. -H. Kim, and C. Morcrette, 2024

Weather and Forecasting, 39(3), 501-521

25. Deep Learning–Based Summertime Turbulence Intensity Estimation Using Satellite Observations

Lee, Y., S. Kim, Y. Noh, and J. -H. Kim, 2023

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 40(11), 1433-1448

24. Comparison of eddy dissipation rate estimated from operational radiosonde and commercial aircraft observations in the United States

Ko, H. -C., H. -Y. Chun, R. D. Sharman, and J. -H. Kim, 2023

JGR Atmoshperes, 128(20), e2023JD039352

23. Global response of upper-level aviation turbulence from various sources to climate change

Kim, S. -H.*, J. -H. Kim*, H. -Y. Chun, and R. D. Sharman, 2023

npj Climate and Atmoshperic Science, 6, 92

22. Climatology of Clear-Air Turbulence in Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere in the Northern Hemisphere Using ERA5 Reanalysis Data

Lee, J. H., Kim, J. -H.*, Sharman, R. D., Kim, J., and Son, S. -W., 2023

JGR Atmospheres, 128(1), e2022JD037679

21. Aviation Convective Index for Deep Convective Area using the Global Unified Model of the Korean Meteorological Administration, Korea: Part 2. Seasonal Optimization and Case Studies

Park, Y. and J.-H. Kim*, 2023

Atmosphere, 33(5), 519-530. (In Korean with English abstract)

20. Aviation Convective Index for Deep Convective Area using the Global Unified Model of the Korean Meteorological Administration, Korea: Part 1. Development and Statistical Evaluation

Park, Y. and J.-H. Kim*, 2023

Atmosphere, 33(5), 531-548. (In Korean with English abstract)

19. Orographic-Induced Strong Wind Associated with a Low-Pressure System under Clear-Air Condition During ICE-POP 2018

Tsai, C. -L., K. Kim, Y. -C. Liou, J. -H. Kim, and G. Lee, 2022

JGR Atmospheres, 127(13), e2021JD036428

18. Characteristics of the Derived Energy Dissipation Rate using 1-Hz Commercial Aircraft Quick Access Recorder (QAR) Data

Kim, S. -H., J. Kim, J. -H. Kim*, and H. -Y. Chun, 2022

Atmoshpereic Measurement Techniques, 15(7), 2277-2298

17. A Numerical Simulation of Strong Windstorm Event in the Taebaek Mountain Region during the ICE-POP 2018

Park, J. -R., J. -H. Kim*, Y. Shin, S. -H. Kim, H. -Y. Chun, W. Jang, C. -L. Tsai, and G. Lee, 2022

Atmospheric Research, 272, 106158

16. Classification of Synoptic Patterns for Downslope Windstorms in Korea using the Self-Organizing Map

Shin, Y., J. -H. Kim*, H. -Y. Chun, W. Jang, and S. -W. Son, 2022

JGR Atmospheres, 127(6), e2021JD035867

15. Development and evaluation of Global Korean Aviation Turbulence Forecast Systems with outputs of an Operational Numerical Weather Prediction Model and In Situ Flight Turbulence Observation Data

Lee, D. -B., H. -Y. Chun, S. -H. Kim, R. D. Sharman, and J. -H. Kim, 2022

Weather and Forecasting, 37(3), 371-392

14. Retrieval and quality assessment of atmospheric wind from the aircraft-based observation near Incheon International Airport, Korea

Kim, J. and J. -H. Kim*, 2022

Atmosphere, 32(4), 323-340. (In Korean with English abstract)

13. Diverse synoptic weather patterns of warm-season heavy rainfall events in South Korea

Park, C., S. -W. Son, J. Kim, E. -C. Chang, J. -H. Kim, E. Jo, D. -H. Cha, and S. Jeong, 2021

Monthly Weather Review, 149(11), 3875-3893

12. Improving Numerical Weather Prediction-based Near-Cloud Aviation Turbulence Forecasts by Diagnosing Convective Gravity Wave Breaking

Kim, S. -H., H. -Y. Chun, D. -B. Lee, J. -H. Kim, and R. D. Sharman, 2021

Weather and Forecasting, 36(5), 1735-1757

11. Characteristics of Energy Dissipation Rate observed from the High-Frequency Sonic Anemometer at Boseong, South Korea

Kim, J., J. -H. Kim*, and R. D. Sharman, 2021

Atmosphere, 12(7), 837

10. Role of baroclinic trough in triggering vertical motion during summertime heavy rainfall events in Korea

Park, C., S. -W. Son, and J. -H. Kim, 2021

Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 78(5), 1687-1702

9. Advection Fog over the Eastern Yellow Sea: WRF Simulation and Its Verification by Satellite and In Situ Observations

Lee, E., J. -H. Kim*, K. -Y. Heo, and Y. -K Cho, 2021

Remote Sensing, 13(8), 1480

8. A Detection of Convectively Induced Turbulence Using In Situ Aircraft and Radar Spectral Width Data

Kim, J. -H.*, J. -R. Park, S. -H. Kim, J. Kim, E. Lee, S. Baek, and G. Lee, 2021

Remote Sensing, 13(4), 726

7. Impact of climate variabilities on trans-oceanic flight times and emissions during strong NAO and ENSO phases

Kim, J. -H.*, D. Kim, D. -B. Lee, H. -Y. Chun, R. D. Sharman, P. D. Williams, and Y. -J. Kim, 2020

Environmental Research Letters, 15, 105017

6. An Evaluation of a Hybrid, Terrain-Following Vertical Coordinate in the WRF-based RAP and HRRR Models

Beck, J., J. Brown, J. Dudhia, D. Gill, T. Hertneky, J. Klemp, W. Wang, C. Williams, M. Hu, E. James, J. Kenyon, T. Smirnova, and J. -H. Kim, 2020

Weather and Forecasting, 35(3), 1081-1096

5. Retrieval of eddy dissipation rate from derived equivalent vertical gust included in Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay (AMDAR)

Kim, S. -H., H. -Y. Chun, J. -H. Kim, R. D. Sharman, and M. Strahan, 2020

Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 13(3), 1373-1385

4. Evaluation of Multi-Model-Based Ensemble Forecasts for Clear-Air Turbulence

D. -B. Lee, H. -Y. Chun, and J. -H. Kim, 2020

Weather and Forecasting, 35(2), 507-521

3. Improvement of Mountain Wave Turbulence Forecast in the NOAA’s Rapid Refresh (RAP) Model with Hybrid Vertical Coordinate System

Kim, J.-H.*, R. D. Sharman, S. Benjamin, J. Brown, S.-H. Park, and J. Klemp, 2019

Weather and Forecasting, 34(3), 773-780

2. Hybrid Mass Coordinate in WRF-ARW and its Impact on Upper-Level Turbulence Forecasting

Park, S. -H., J. Klemp, and J. -H. Kim, 2019

Monthly Weather Review, 147(3), 971-985

1. Improvements in Non-Convective Aviation Turbulence Prediction for the World Area Forecast System (WAFS)

Kim, J. -H.*, R. D. Sharman, M. Strahan, J. W. Scheck, C. Bartholomew, J. C. H. Cheung, P. Buchanan, and N. Gait, 2018

Bulletin of American Meteorological Society, 99, 2295-2311