Benjamin Trabing

Benjamin Trabing serves as an Associate Scientist at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) working remotely with the National Hurricane Center (NHC), focusing on advancing tropical cyclone forecasting capabilities and hazard communication strategies. His research directly impacts operational forecasting practices at one of the world's leading hurricane prediction centers.

His academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Colorado State University

Dr. Trabing's research program centers on critical challenges in tropical cyclone prediction with particular emphasis on:

• Improving intensity and structure forecasting through advanced modeling techniques
• Developing and validating probabilistic forecast products for public communication
• Applying lightning observations to tropical cyclone monitoring
• Investigating radiation effects on tropical cyclone dynamics
• Enhancing understanding of diurnal cycles in tropical systems
• Translating research findings into operational forecasting improvements

Analysis of his publication record reveals a strategic research trajectory that increasingly bridges meteorological science with social science considerations in risk communication. His recent work demonstrates growing emphasis on probabilistic forecasting methods and effective communication of forecast uncertainty to diverse stakeholders. Trabing's research consistently addresses operational forecasting challenges identified by the National Hurricane Center, ensuring practical applications for improving public safety during tropical cyclone events.

Through his GitLab contributions and collaborative projects like the Landfall-Distribution-Product (LDP) and Intensity Change Bias and Uncertainty Scheme (IBUS), Dr. Trabing actively develops tools that directly inform operational forecasting practices at the National Hurricane Center, strengthening the research-to-operations pipeline in tropical meteorology.