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Forensic Meteorologist and Expert WitnessWeather Forecaster and Seasonal Weather Outlook SpecialistPioneer in the relationship of El Niño and La Niña to North American WeatherProvider, Climatological and Hydrologic Data, with Precise Interpolation to Specific Locations Provider, Ocean Wave, Tidal, Wind, Solar, Hydroelectric, Geothermal, and Biofuels Energy Provider, Bridge, Dam, Levee, Natural Gas Pipeline, Oil Refinery, and Other Infrastructure Inspection and Restoration |
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Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Forensic Meteorologist, Expert Witness, Specialized Weather Forecaster, Specialist in Seasonal Weather Outlooks, and a Research Meteorologist, Climatologist, and Hydrometeorologist. Pioneer in the relationship of El Niño and La Niña to North American Weather, achieved through his post-doctoral research. Chairman of the Board of Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc. President / CEO of Environmental Science & Energy, Inc. Owner, Associated Science Experts, LLC. Principal Scientist and Primary Expert Witness of this and two other companies. Former Flood Control Meteorologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Former U.S. Air Force Officer: Air Weather Service Meteorologist and Forecaster. Former Assistant Professor of Climatology, California State University, Northridge. |
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DETAILED RÉSUMÉ, SCIENTIFIC SPECIALTIES, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, PUBLICATIONS, SERVICES OFFERED, and WEBSITES (Scroll down to view these items, or click on an underlined item in the dark blue bar above) For more compact listings, go to http://www.charlespyke.com |
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Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D. Weather Forecaster, Seasonal Weather Outlook Specialist, Expert Witness Meteorologist, and Research Meteorologist / Climatologist Capsule of Professional Experience: «More than 51 years of professional experience in meteorology, hydrometeorology, climatology, and related sciences, including: «1989-present: Founder or Founding Partner, Owner, Manager, President / CEO, CFO, Chairman of the Board, Executive Vice President, Principal Scientist, and/or Primary Expert Witness of seven private meteorological, environmental, and structural engineering companies and corporations -- serving as a forensic meteorologist, weather forecaster, long-range weather outlook specialist, research meteorologist, and facilitator of renewable energy development and structural integrity inspections & repair / restoration services for structures and infrastructure throughout the United States and around the world. «1977-present: Forensic meteorologist and climatologist, with hundreds of cases as a court-qualified expert witness, and with depositions in dozens of these cases and depositions in even more cases. « 1961-present: Research meteorologist and climatologist, generating hundreds of original research projects, studies, and publications, including a national award-winning air-sea interaction paper, many major storm and climate studies, a master's thesis on California climate, a doctoral dissertation on seasonal precipitation, and a pioneering post-doctoral study, relating El Niño and La Niña to weather patterns across North America, especially California and the southern United States.«1960--present: Weather forecaster and long-range weather outlook specialist, generating hundreds of monthly, seasonal, and multi-seasonal weather outlooks and many thousand specialized weather forecasts. «2004-2011: Founding Partner, Senior Hydrometeorologist, and Climatologtist of The Hydrometeorology Associates. «1971-1990: Flood-control meteorologist and hydrometeorologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. «1960-1973: U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard weather officer, forecaster, and weather observer. « 1963-1971: Assistant Professor of Meteorology and Climatology at California State University, Northridge, California, and lecturer, teaching assistant, and laboratory assistant in Meteorology / Atmospheric Sciences at University of California, Los Angeles.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Corporations in which Dr. Pyke is a major officer and Principal Scientist include: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS, INC: Founding Partner, Chairman of the Board, CFO, and Principal Scientist ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENERGY, INC: Founding Partner, President, CEO, and Principal ScientistCompanies in which Dr. Pyke is a major participant, including Principal Scientist, include: ASSOCIATED SCIENCE EXPERTS, LLC: Founder, Owner, Managing Member, Principal Scientist, and Primary Expert WitnessAMERICAN WEATHER & HYDROLOGY, LLC: Principal Scientist, Primary Expert Witness, and Seasonal Weather SpecialistCALIFORNIA WEATHER & EARTH SCIENCES: Principal Scientist, Primary Expert Witness, and Seasonal Weather Specialist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contact Information (if no immediate answer, allow 5-6 rings, as call rolls over to cell phone on ring number 3):Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc. (855) 625-8213 toll-free, or (520) 625-8213.International Operations (520) 625-3142. Environmental Science & Energy, Inc. ( 855) 625-8317 toll-free, or (520) 625-8317.International Operations (520) 625-9810. American Weather & Hydrology, LLC (888) 786-7696 toll-free, (520) 625-8316; or (800) 843-7246 toll-free. California Weather & Earth Sciences (888) 786-7696 toll-free, (520) 625-8316; or (800) 843-7246 toll-free.Associated Science Experts, LLC (855) 625-2424 toll-free, or (520) 625-2424. Dr. Charles Pyke, cellular (520) 310-9931 - receives direct calls or roll-over calls from any of the above numbers..FAX: Call (520) 625-8316 to obtain fax number. e-mail: Call (520) 625-8316 to obtain e-mail address. Mailing address: P. O. Box 1747, Green Valley, AZ 85622-1747 USA.
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Scientific Fields of Specialization by Dr. Pyke and his Associates, Companies and Corporations, and Services Offered: Specific Topics (Keywords): Algae Energy Development. American Weather & Hydrology, LLC. Arizona Monsoon Expert Witness. Associated Science Experts, LLC. Atmospheric Sciences Expert Witness. Biofuels Energy Development. Blowing Dust Expert Witness. Blowing Sand Expert Witness. Blowing Snow Expert Witness. Bridge Inspection. Bridge Repair. California Climate Expert Witness California Meteorology Expert Witness. California Precipitation Expert Witness. California Rainfall Expert Witness. California Weather Expert Witness. California Wind Expert Witness. Certified Hazardous Materials Training. Certified Weather Data. Certified Weather Observers. Chemical Engineering Expert Witness. Civil Twilight Expert Witness. Climate Change Expert. Climate Data. Climate Data Analysis. Climate Data Mapping. Climatic Research. Climatological Data. Climatology Expert Witness. Climatology Specialist. Cloud Cover Expert Witness. Coastal Engineering Expert Witness. Dam Inspection. Dam Reinforcement. Dense Fog Expert Witness. Drought Expert Witness. Dust Storm Expert Witness. DVD Science Documentaries. Earthquake Expert Witness. El Niño Expert Witness. Entomology Expert Witness. Environmental Science & Energy, Inc.. Expert Witness Climatologist. Expert Witness Meteorologist. Expert Witness Weather Testimony. Extreme Rainfall Expert Witness. Extreme Temperature Expert Witness. Film Production Weather Forecasts. Fix Up the World.com. Flash Flood Expert Witness. Flood Expert Witness. Flood Research. Flood Warning Systems. Fog Expert Witness. Forensic Climatologist. Forensic Meteorologist. Forensic Weather Expert Witness. Freezing Rain Expert Witness. Geology Expert Witness. Geotechnical Engineering Expert Witness. Geothermal Energy Development. Global Warming Expert Witness. Green Energy Development. Green Up the World.com. Hail Expert Witness. Heat Index Expert Witness. Heat Island Expert Witness. Humidity Expert Witness. Hydroelectric Energy Development. Hydrometeorology Expert Witness. Hydrologic Engineering Expert Witness. Hydrology Expert Witness. Infrastructure Inspection. Infrastructure Repair. Internet Science Documentaries. La Niña Expert Witness. Long-Range Weather Outlook Specialist. Long-Range Weather Outlooks. Meteorological Data. Meteorological Expert Witness. Meteorology Expert Witness. Meteorology Research. Meteorology Specialist. Meteorology Testimony. Microburst Expert Witness. Moonlight Expert Witness. Moonrise Expert Witness. Moonset Expert Witness. Moon Phase Expert Witness. Natural Gas Pipeline Inspection. Natural Gas Pipeline Repair. Ocean Temperature Expert Witness. Ocean Wave Energy Development. Oceanography Expert Witness. Oil Refinery Inspection. Oil Refinery Repair. Pacific Decadal Oscillation Expert Witness. Power Plant Inspection. Power Plant Repair. Precipitation Expert Witness. Precipitation Frequency Analysis. Public Awareness. Public Lectures. Public School Seismic Inspection. Public School Seismic Retrofit. Railroad Bridge Inspection. Railroad Bride Repair. Rainfall Expert Witness. Rainfall Frequency Analysis. Renewable Energy Development. Science Documentaries. Science Textbooks. Scientific Data Interpolation to Specific Locations. Scientific Textbooks. Sea Surface Temperature Expert Witness. Seasonal Weather Outlook Specialist. Seasonal Weather Outlooks. Seawall Inspection. Seawall Repair. Snowfall Expert Witness. Snowmelt Expert Witness. Solar Energy Development. Storm Surge Expert Witness Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc.. Sun Glare Expert Witness. Sunlight Expert Witness. Sunrise Expert Witness. Sunset Expert Witness. Television Science Documentaries. Temperature Expert Witness. Tidal Energy Development. Tornado Expert Witness. Transmission Line Inspection. Transmission Line Repair. Twilight Expert Witness. Visibility Expert Witness. Visiting Science Professor. Wave Energy Development. Weather Data. Weather Expert Witness. Weather Forecast Specialist. Weather Forecasts for Film Industry. Weather Forecasts for Film Production. Weather Forecasts for Major Media Events. Weather Specialist. Wind Energy Development. Wind Expert Witness. |
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SPECIALTIES -- METEOROLOGY, HYDROMETEOROLOGY, CLIMATOLOGY, and RELATED SCIENCES: Forensic Discovery, Analysis, and Expert Witness Testimony for litigation, criminal cases, and insurance cases related to weather, floods, and other natural phenomena – many hundreds of cases as a court-qualified expert witness, including testimony in many dozens of court cases and even more depositions. Occurrence of rain, snow, ice, or hail at specific times and places; amounts of precipitation over periods of time. Temperatures: daily high and low (max and min), temperature at a specific time and place. Humidity, wind chill. Clouds/sunshine; fog, smoke, dust, and other restrictions to visibility. Wet, icy, or snow-covered ground or roadways, including conditions contributing to accidents, slip and fall, etc. Weather conditions resulting in delays of construction activities or outdoor events. Weather conditions contributing to fire (urban, vehicular, brush, forest). Weather conditions or floods contributing to structural damage or failure. Drought, floods, or extreme temperatures contributing to crop or livestock loss. Public weather forecasts issued on specific dates for that date and/or future dates. Sun glare, angle and position of sun or moon, twilight, moon phase. Sunrise/sunset and light levels affected by twilight, cloud cover, moonlight, and reflection of city lights by clouds. Connection of weather conditions to El Niño, La Niña, and other atmospheric and/or oceanic patterns. Frequency or return period of precipitation and various other weather phenomena. Drift of bodies or debris by river or ocean currents. Serving: Attorneys, Insurance Companies, Casualty Adjusters, and Investigators, as well as Concrete Companies, Construction Companies, Coroners, Crime Victims, Criminologists, Detectives, Educators, Engineering Companies, Environmental Concerns, Fire Officials, Government Agencies, Homeowners, Hospitals, Inspectors, Paving Companies, Police Departments, Roofing Companies, School Districts, Sheriffs, Universities, and others. Weather Forecasts and Seasonal Weather Outlooks: Specialized custom weather forecasts for film production companies, major media events, construction and roofing, agriculture, wineries, and many other applications. Monthly and seasonal weather outlooks (a specialty of Dr. Pyke), issued for the United States as a whole, for regions or states, or for specific locations. Clients include: Film Companies, Academy Awards, Emmys, Rose Parade, Rose Bowl, Super Bowl, Other Sports Events, New York Times Square New Year's Eve, Boston Fourth of July, Miss America Pageant, Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Roofing and Construction Companies, Agricultural Interests, Family Festivals, Farmers' Markets, Government Agencies, Fire Officials, Police Departments, School Districts, and many others. Climatic, Meteorological, Hydrologic, Seismic, and Coastal / Oceanic Data, plus Pinpoint Interpolation to Specific Locations: Provision of scientific and engineering data of all types from one of the most extensive data bases available (30 terabytes, or 30,000 gigabytes), with archives back to 1948, along with high-resolution data mapping, plus precise, pinpoint interpolation to specific locations far from data measurements, and detailed expert data analysis. Meteorological, Climatatological, Hydrometeorological, and Other Scientific Research and Development: Climatic frequency analyses, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) climatic tables, climatic actuarial calculations for insurance, and other studies. Climatic research and investigations of historical weather events, including storms and floods. Development of storm and seasonal precipitation, snowmelt, and wind for design of dams, reservoirs, levees, and flood control channels, including Probable Maximum Precipitation for the worst-case flood scenario--critical to the safety of dams. Determination of anticipated adverse weather conditions for construction and other field operation projects. Coordination and facilitation of global warming and climate change modeling. Research projects and studies in meteorology, hydrometeorology, climatology, and related scientific fields. [For details, see website http://www.sciresearchservices.com ] Flood Warning Systems and Earthquake and Environmental Monitoring Systems: Design and development of state-of-the-art computerized remote-telemetry flood warning systems and other warning systems and monitoring systems. [For details, see websites http://www.environmentalscienceandenergy.com and http://www.hydrometeorology.com ] Management of Other Scientific and Engineering Experts: Management of meteorologists, climatologists, air quality and air pollution specialists, hydrologists and hydrologic engineers, wave and tidal energy specialists, wind energy specialists, solar energy specialists, scientific instrumentation specialists, environmental scientists, geologists, seismologists, geotechnical engineers, oceanographers, civil engineers, chemical engineers, coastal engineers, entomologists, pest control specialists, and other specialists. Coordination of teams of expert witnesses in forensic discovery and testimony, for litigation, criminal cases, and insurance claims. Coordination of teams of specialists in inspection, construction defects determination, and seismic hazards determination. Coordination and facilitation of engineers, seismologists, and others in the construction, reconstruction, and restoration of bridges, highways, dams, natural gas pipelines, power plants, transmission lines, oil rigs, oil refineries, prisons, public schools, public works infrastructure, beaches, ports, harbors, marinas, lagoons, wetlands, and coral reefs. Education and Training: Management of, and participation in, Public Lectures, Public Awareness Programs, and The Visiting Science Professor Program. Coordination and facilitation of Certified Hazardous Materials Training programs. Coordination and facilitation of Certified Weather Observations for film production, outdoor concerts, sports events, and other outdoor activities.. Management of training programs on various meteorological, hydrologic, environmental, renewable energy, and related topics. Management and participation in creation of specialized scientific software and textbooks, and in television, DVD, and Internet science documentaries.
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SUMMARY: General experience includes: Hundreds of cases as a court-qualified Expert Witness since 1989, with depositions and court trial testimony in a great many of these cases, conducted under American Weather & Hydrology, LLC, California Weather & Earth Sciences, LLC, Associated Science Experts, LLC, and Continental Weather & Earth Sciences, Inc. More than a thousand other forensic meteorological investigations. Many thousands of specialized weather forecasts for hundreds of different types of applications. Hundreds of monthly, seasonal, and other long-range weather outlooks. Numerous meteorological and climatological research projects, studies, and public lectures on meteorological topics. Included is a four-year post-doctoral study at UCLA, under Prof. J. Bjerknes, pioneering the relationship of El Niño and La Niña to North American weather.2011-present: Coordination and facilitation of bridge, dam, natural gas pipeline, oil refinery, power plant, public school, and public works infrastructure structural integrity inspection and reinforcement services, including investigations into construction defects and the deterioration of these facilities, performed by prominent civil engineering specialists. Coordination and facilitation of beach, shoreline, harbor, marina, and wetlands protection and restoration services, including beach erosion investigations and evaluations by prominent coastal engineering specialists. Coordination and facilitation of construction defects determination and seismic hazards analysis by prominent civil engineers, seismologists, and earthquake engineers. Coordination and facilitation of water reclamation projects and services by prominent civil engineering and hydrologic engineering specialists. All of these products and services are being developed under and offered by: Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc., Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Founding Partner, Chairman of the Board, and Principal Scientist. 2009-present: Climatic, meteorological, hydrologic, seismic, and coastal / oceanic data from a very extensive data base (30 terabytes, or 30,000 gigabytes), archived back to 1948, along with high-resolution data mapping, plus precise, pinpoint data interpolation to specific locations far from any data measurements, and with detailed expert data analysis. Coordination and facilitation of environmental planning and natural resources conservation by prominent environmental scientists and hydrologic engineering specialists. Launching into state-of-the-art, high-tech ocean wave and tidal energy development for coastal communities and regional power grids in the U.S. and around the world. Launching into wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy development (large-scale) for communities, utilities, major airports, harbors, marinas, government complexes, military bases, major universities, and large businesses. Launching into state-of-the-art, high-tech local wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels (including algae) energy development for individual homes, farms, schools, colleges, smaller universities, smaller businesses, and local airports. Meteorological, hydrologic, and other scientific instrumentation -- both direct-reading and remote-reading -- from single instruments to complex systems, and returning to the development of local and large-scale flood-warning systems. All of these products and services are being developed under and offered by: Environmental Science & Energy, Inc., Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Founding Partner, President, CEO, and Principal Scientist. 1989-present: Forensic Meteorological Discovery and Expert Witness Testimony, Customized Weather Forecasts, Seasonal Weather Outlooks, Climatic Research and Studies, Public Lectures, Television and Internet Science Documentaries, and a variety of other specialized scientific services, under the businesses and companies listed below: Environmental Science & Energy, Inc., Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., President, CEO, and Principal Scientist. Associated Science Experts, LLC, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Owner, Managing Member, Principal Scientist, and Primary Expert Witness. American Weather & Hydrology, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Primary Expert Witness, and Seasonal Weather Outlook Specialist. California Weather & Earth Sciences, LLC, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Primary Expert Witness, and Seasonal Weather Outlook Specialist. The Hydrometeorology Associates, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Senior Hydrometeorologist, and Climatologist. Continental Weather & Earth Sciences, Inc. and predecessor companies, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., President, CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Principal Scientist. 1960-1990: Specialized Weather Forecasts and Seasonal Weather Outlooks, plus Meteorological, Hydrometeorological, and Climatic Research, Flood-Warning System Development, and Teaching (Assistant Professor, Laboratory Instructor, and Teaching Assistant): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charles B. Pyke, Ph.D., Civilian Meteorologist. U.S. Air Force, Air Weather Service, Capt. Charles B. Pyke, Military Meteorologist and Weather Officer. California Air National Guard, Capt. Charles B. Pyke, Military Meteorologist and Weather Officer. California State University Northridge, Charles B. Pyke, Assistant Professor. University of California Los Angeles, Charles B. Pyke, Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Instructor.
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DETAILS (listed in reverse chronological order): Corporate and company experience includes:
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Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc. Founding Partner, Chairman of the Board, CFO, and Principal Scientist, 2011- A new company dedicated to the structural integrity of bridges (including railroad bridges), dams, power plants, natural gas pipelines, oil refineries, public schools, transmission lines, public works infrastructure, and many other types of buildings and facilities, plus the preservation and restorations of beaches, wetlands, coral reefs, and other coastal interests. Coordination and facilitation of coastal engineers and other specialists in the evaluation of beach erosion and harbor siltation, and in the protection and restoration of beaches, shorelines, waterfronts, harbors, marinas, wetlands, channels, and other coastal waterways. Dredging of harbors, channels, and waterways. Sandbar removal and revamping. Coordination and facilitation of civil engineers and other specialists in the evaluation of defects or deterioration of bridges (including railroad bridges), dams, highways, underground water-supply and sewage pipes and other public works infrastructure. Repair or replacement of these structures and utilities. Coordination and facilitation of civil engineers seismologists, and other specialists in the evaluation of defects or deterioration of structures of any type or in the evaluation of earthquake hazards and earthquake safety problems. Repair or replacement of these structures. Coordination and facilitation of civil engineers and hydrologic engineers in water reclamation projects, including new and existing facilities. Research and studies in beach erosion, harbor, marina, and wetlands siltation, deterioration of coastal seawalls, breakwaters, bridges (including railroad bridges), dams, and infrastructure worldwide, and recommendations for repair, reconstruction, restoration, or replacement.. Go to Structural Integrity Solutions, Inc.
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Environmental Science & Energy, Inc. Founding Partner, President, CEO, and Principal Scientist, 2009- Dedicated to low-cost renewable energy development, scientific data, with expert data analysis, pinpoint data interpolation to specific locations, and high-tech data mapping, plus scientific instrumentation Wind energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, and other renewable energy generation on a large scale for communities, utilities, major airports, harbors, marinas, government complexes, universities, and large businesses. State-of-the-art, high-tech ocean wave and tidal energy development for coastal communities and regional power grids in the U.S. and around the world. State-of-the-art, high-tech local wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy development for individual homes, farms, schools, smaller businesses, and local airports, plus local hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels energy development (including algae). . A wide variety of climatic, meteorological, hydrologic, seismic, coastal, and ocean data from a very extensive data base (30 terabytes, or 30,000 gigabytes), archived back to 1948, plus precise, high-resolution data mapping, pinpoint interpolation of these data to specific locations far from actual data measurements, along with detailed expert data analysis. Environmental Planning, environmental site assessment, environmental impact statements and reports, and natural resources conservation programs. Flood warning systems, earthquake monitoring systems, tsunami monitoring systems, and environmental monitoring systems. Global warming and climate change modeling; thermo-haline circulation modeling. Meteorological, hydrologic, and other scientific instrumentation -- both direct-reading and remote-reading -- from single instruments to complex systems, including remote-telemetry flood-warning systems, for professional, business, school, and home use. Certified hazardous materials training. Certified weather observations. Public lectures on various scientific topics, and The Visiting Science Professor Program. Public awareness programs for major hazards, including floods, flash floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes, storm surges, landslides, blizzards, major freezes, extreme heat, global warming, sea level rises, thermo-haline circulation, asteroids, comets, etc. Specialized scientific textbooks and software. Television, DVD, and Internet science documentaries. Go to Environmental Science & Energy, Inc.
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American Weather & Hydrology, LLC and California Weather & Earth Sciences Principal Scientist, Seasonal Weather Outlook Specialist, and Primary Forensic Meteorologist / Primary Expert Witness, 2004- Experience and services offered include: Many dozens of cases as a court-qualified Expert Witness, with forensic meteorology discovery and investigations, depositions, and court trial testimony. Forensic discovery and investigations as court-qualified Expert Witnesses, including depositions and expert testimony by Dr. Pyke and other experts, managed by Dr. Pyke, in meteorology, hydrology, seismology, geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, entomology, pest control, and other sciences and engineering. Hundreds of seasonal and other long-range weather outlooks for the U.S. as a whole, for regions or states, and for specific locations. Thousands of specialized weather forecasts for film production companies, major events, construction and roofing, wineries, agriculture, and many other applications, including the Daily Weather Planner ©. Some clients for which California Weather & Earth Sciences has provided special forecasts include: Major Media Events: Super Bowl, Rose Parade, Rose Bowl, Academy Awards, Daytime Emmys, Democratic National Convention, Presidential Inauguration, New York Times Square New Year's Eve, Kennedy Centre Honors, Christmas in Washington, Boston Fourth of July, Miss America Pageant, NFL Kickoff, NFL Thanksgiving Halftime, Disneyland and Walt Disney World holiday shows, and other special events, plus others. Feature Films in U.S.A. and overseas: Life of Pi (Taiwan and India)), Rambo (Thailand), Incredible Hulk (Brazil), Prince Caspian (Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia), Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Mexico), Vantage Point (Mexico), The Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe (Czech Republic and Poland), Hidalgo (Morocco), and The Matador (Mexico), plus many produced in the United States, including Get Low, Fireflies in the Garden, The Game Plan, Seabiscuit, The Rookie, The Scorpion King, Collateral, Double Jeopardy, Cheer Up, Sex in the City, The Alamo, Stuart Little, The Truman Show, and others. Television Series (USA): True Blood and Hung., plus various pilots. Hundreds of filmed commercials. Hundreds of roofing and construction companies, plus wineries and agricultural interests. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Coachella Valley Water District, and others. Weather alerts and warnings. Research and studies in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, seismology, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, oceanography, entomology, and other scientific and engineering fields. Public lectures, public awareness programs, textbooks, software, and documentaries (in coordination with Environmental Science & Energy, Inc. - see details under Environmental Science & Energy, Inc.). Go to American Weather & Hydrology, LLC.
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Associated Science Experts, LLCFounder, Owner, Managing Member, Principal Scientist, Forensic Meteorologist, and Primary Expert Witness, 1999- Experience includes: Numerous cases as a court-qualified Expert Witness, with forensic meteorology discovery and investigations, depositions, and court trial testimony, 1999-. Numerous other forensic meteorology investigations, with reports of findings, 1999-. Several meteorological research projects. Publication of reports and papers on forensic cases and meteorological research projects. Other services offered by Dr. Pyke and other scientific specialists of Associated Science Experts, LLC include :Research and studies in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, seismology, environmental sciences, oceanography, entomology / pest control, and other scientific and engineering fields. Pest control services by entomologists facilitated by Dr. Pyke. Publication of various research and investigation papers. Public lectures, public awareness programs, textbooks, software, and documentaries (in coordination with Environmental Science & Energy, Inc. - see details under Environmental Science & Energy, Inc.). Go to Associated Science Experts, LLC.
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The Hydrometeorology Associates Founding Partner, Senior Hydrometeorologist and Climatologtist, 2004-2011. Hydrometeorological research and studies: In-depth analyses of historical storms, including Part I and Part II depth-area-duration storm studies. Analysis of the roles of moisture importation and orographic uplift in the generation of extremely heavy precipitation. Development of design storms for use in reservoir and channel design and renovation. Development of Probable Maximum Precipitation for the safety of dams. Re-evaluation of previously adopted Probable Maximum Precipitation for the safety of existing dams. Other hydrometeorological and hydroclimatic research and studies. Forensic discovery and expert testimony on all of the above topics.
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Continental Weather & Earth Sciences, Inc. (plus predecessor company names - company no longer active)President, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Stockholder, 1989-2004.Chairman of the Board, 1989-1999. Principal Scientist, Primary Expert Witness, Primary Forecaster, and Seasonal Outlook Specialist, 1989-2004. Experience includes: Hundreds of cases as a court-qualified Expert Witness, including depositions and trial testimony in a great many of these cases. Many hundreds of other forensic meteorological investigations. Many thousands of specialized weather forecasts for hundreds of different types of applications, including special forecasts for nuclear fallout exercises. Hundreds of seasonal and other long-range weather outlooks. One major hydroclimatological study of maximum historical storms in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, and their applications to reservoir and drainage design in Utah. Numerous other meteorological, hydrometeorological, and climatological research projects, including numerous climatic studies for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects. Publication of reports on forensic cases, meteorological investigations, and research projects. . |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District: Reservoir Regulation Section and Hydrologic Engineering Section. Meteorologist (civilian), 1971-1990. Customized forecasts for flood control, water resources, and construction, including Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts and nuclear fallout contingency exercises. Monthly, seasonal and other long-range weather outlooks. Forensic meteorological testimony in court as an expert witness on historical storm events. Design and development of state-of-the art remote-telemetry flood-warning systems. Development of public awareness of flood and flash flood potential in numerous communities Publication of flash flood warning brochures (in English and Spanish) for distribution to campers and others visiting flood-prone recreation areas. Development of probable maximum precipitation for the design of dams and reservoirs, including spillways. Development of standard project storm precipitation for the design of dams, reservoirs, and flood-control channels. Development of other design storm rainfall, snowfall, snowmelt, and wind for dams, reservoirs, flood-control channels, and levees, including 100-year and other frequency rainfall computations. Studies included areas from a few square miles to the entire Colorado River basin. Preparation of Storm Studies, Part 1 and Part 2, for historic rain events in the southwestern United States. Determination of anticipated adverse weather conditions for construction and other field operation projects. Preparation and publication of water control manuals for reservoir operations. Explanation and demonstration of the above items at public meetings and hearings. Meteorological, hydrometeorological, and climatic research on many projects. Publications of research, storm design, and flood-warning system development papers.
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California State University, Northridge: Department of Geography.Assistant Professor, Meteorology and Climatology, 1969-1970. Included were Meteorology courses for Geography and Climatology majors. . |
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University of California, Los Angeles : Department of Atmospheric Sciences.Lecturer, Laboratory Associate, Research Assistant, and Teaching Assistant, 1964-1971. Included were two special summer Meteorology programs for gifted students, 1964 and 1965.. |
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U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard: Military Air Transport Service and Military Airlift Command. Air Weather Service Officer / Weather Forecaster and Chief Forecaster, 1963-1973. Formulation of policies for Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard weather operations. Supervision of Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard weather officers Daily weather briefings to Air Force pilots for flying missions of many types: local, cross-country, and overseas. Daly weather forecasts and other support to various Air Force Bases and regional centers for routine and emergency base operations and flight operations. Service in Gulfport, MS, 1969, before, during, and after Hurricane Camille, which involved special detailed weather predictions for the landfall of the hurricane (more specific, more up-to-the-minute, and more accurate than those of the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service), plus special support of the disaster operations of the Mississippi and Alabama Army National Guard. Specialized weather forecasts for nuclear fallout contingencies. Preparation of analyzed weather maps over North America and the Pacific Ocean. Meteorological research on various projects. Published reports on research projects. Air Weather Service Observer and Chief Observer, 1960-1963. Served on active duty stateside during Berlin Crisis, 1961-1962. Supervision of Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard weather observers. Comprehensive weather observations and reports at numerous Air Force Bases and the worldwide transmission of local and regional meteorological conditions. Daily local weather observations and transmission of weather data. Preparation of analyzed weather maps over North America and the Pacific Ocean. Meteorological research on various projects. Published reports on research projects.
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EDUCATION and ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS: University of California, Los Angeles : Department of Atmospheric Sciences.Degrees, Research, and Publications, including Applications to Weather Forecasting and Climatic Variations: Research Meteorologist (post-doctoral), 1972-1975, under Dr. Jacob Bjerknes, world-renowned professor, author, and founder of modern meteorology. Pioneering discoveries of how El Niño and La Niña affect weather and precipitation patterns from California to Georgia: Research Publication (under Dr. J. Bjerknes, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology, UCLA) on Effects of Equatorial Pacific Ocean Temperatures on Weather Patterns in the Western and Southern United States. Major applications to long-range weather forecasting, including seasonal weather outlooks, and to water resources and flood control over large areas of the United States.Doctoral Student, 1965-1972, of Dr. Jacob Bjerknes, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology, UCLA, leading to:Ph.D., Meteorology, 1972. Dissertation (under Dr. Bjerknes): Analysis of Seasonal Distribution of Precipitation in the Western United States and Baja California. Significant applications to the understanding of seasonal climates west and east of major mountain ranges, to the types and intensities of storms experienced in the western United States, and to quantitative precipitation forecasting in different seasons. Graduate Student, 1963-1965, of Dr. Jacob Bjerknes, Professor of Meteorology, UCLA, leading to:M.A., Meteorology, 1965. Thesis (under Dr. Bjerknes): Precipitation Patterns of California: correlations, climatic variations. Applications to geographic sizes of West Coast storms and the necessity that some locations will be dry while others several hundred miles to the north or south are wet. Applications to decadal variations in Pacific storm tracks and long-term rainfall and snowfall conditions throughout the western United States, including climate change. Undergraduate Student, 1956-1957, 1958-1961, and 1962-1963, leading to: B.A., Meteorology, 1963. Physics Minor. Won national MacElwane Award for undergraduate air-sea interaction paper, "On the Role of Air-Sea Interaction in the Development of Cyclones," (under Dr. Joanne Malkus, Professor of Meteorology, UCLA -- later (and now the late) Dr. Joanne Simpson). Major application to the understanding of the development of oceanic storms when fed by cold air pouring out from land masses, and to the forecasting of oceanic storms, including "perfect storm" scenarios. Additional research publication, UCLA, 1969 (under Dr. William D..Bonner, Associate Professor of Meteorology; co‑authored with W. D. Bonner and R.J. Hickey): Analysis of major flood-producing January 1969 storms in Southern California. Major applications to the forecasting of intense western U.S. storms, and to the determination of probable maximum precipitation, standard project storms, and 100-year rainfall, as well as to other flood-control studies and operations. |
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Military Education. U.S. Air Force: Advanced Weather Officer Course, 1969. U.S. Air Force: Squadron Officer Course, 1963. U.S. Air Force: Air Traffic Control Course, 1961. U.S. Air Force: Chanute Technical Training Center: Meteorological Observations / Weather Mapping Course, 1960. Winner, American Spirit of Honor Medal. U.S. Navy: General Engineering, Military Engineering, including special U.S. Marine Corps Field Training, U.S. Naval Academy, 1957-1958. U.S. Army: Reserve Officer Training Corps, General Military Engineering and Training, 1956-1957. |
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Preparatory Education. Beverly Hills High School, Physical Sciences and Mathematics Majors, 1952-1956: Honor Graduate. Beverly Hills High School received consistent academic and scholastic rankings of No. 1 in the United States during the years 1952-1956. |
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Author of hundreds of forensic discovery/analysis reports for litigation and insurance cases, Associated Science Experts, LLC, American Weather & Hydrology, LLC, California Weather & Earth Sciences, and Continental Weather & Earth Sciences, Inc., 1989-present. [Some of these reports have been published by the courts or the insurance companies.] Author of thousands of meteorological, climatic, and other studies and reports for various clients, Associated Science Experts, LLC, American Weather & Hydrology, LLC, California Weather & Earth Sciences, and Continental Weather & Earth Sciences, Inc., 1989-present. [Some of these reports have been published by the clients.] Contributing author of hundreds of other such reports. Author or contributing author of hundreds of Situation Reports on storms, floods, earthquakes, and other events, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1971-1989. Contributing author of numerous U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Design Memoranda, Storm Studies, Environmental Impact Statements and Reports, Survey Reports, Water Control Manuals, Construction Design Manuals, and other publications, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, 1971-1989. Author of Sepulveda Dam Water Control Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, 1987. Author of comprehensive Storm Studies, Parts I and II, for Storms of August 1951 and September 1970, Central Arizona, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, 1974.
Author of a number of Air Weather Service manuals and other publications,
U.S. Air Force,
1960-1973
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, active [a], recent [r], and past [p} include: American Meteorological Society [a]. California Weather Association [r]. American Water Resources Association [r]. Los Angeles Geographical Society [r]. National Weather Association [p]. Sigma Xi [p]. Air Force Association [p]. National Guard Association of California [p]. |
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