Brianna Smith
About Brianna Smith
Brianna Smith is an Associate Scientist II at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, specializing in atmospheric sciences and meteorology. She has a diverse background in research and technical roles across various institutions, including The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Radiometrics.
Work at UCAR
Brianna Smith has been employed at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research as an Associate Scientist II since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing Quality Assurance methods for the 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Station (3D-PAWS) to ensure the accuracy and reliability of weather data. She is also involved in the COMET program, where she contributes to creating real-time forecast and nowcast products tailored for specific applications using 3D-PAWS data. Additionally, she enhances monitoring systems using CHORDS to maintain system uptime and receive meteorological alerts.
Education and Expertise
Brianna Smith holds a Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from St. Cloud State University, completing her degree from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in atmospheric sciences, which she applies in her current research and development work.
Professional Background
Before joining UCAR, Brianna Smith gained diverse experience in atmospheric research and technical roles. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Alabama in Huntsville from 2015 to 2017. Following this, she served as the Radiometer Technical Lead at Radiometrics from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she held positions as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at St. Cloud State University and as a Research Assistant at the National Weather Center in 2013. She briefly worked as a Research Associate at Colorado State University in 2020.
Technical Contributions
Brianna Smith has made significant contributions to the field of meteorology through her technical work. At UCAR, she develops Quality Assurance methods for the 3D-PAWS initiative, ensuring the reliability of weather data. She is also involved in creating real-time forecast and nowcast products that utilize 3D-PAWS data for specific applications. Her work with CHORDS enhances monitoring systems, ensuring operational uptime and effective meteorological alerting.
Previous Employment Experience
Brianna Smith has a varied work history that includes roles in customer service and research. She worked as a Customer Service Clerk at Astrup Drug, Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Her research experience includes positions at St. Cloud State University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the National Weather Center, where she developed her skills in atmospheric research and data analysis.