David Henderson

David Henderson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. His research focuses on clouds, precipitation, and their interactions with Earth's climate system, leveraging satellite remote sensing and numerical models. He holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2017) and degrees from Penn State and Colorado State. His work examines cloud radiative effects, atmospheric circulation, and convective processes. Notable projects include studying the role of land surface energy balance in thunderstorm formation and evaluating satellite-derived precipitation estimates.

Education:

• Ph.D., Atmospheric Sciences, Colorado State University (2017)
• M.S., Atmospheric Sciences, Colorado State University (2010)
• B.S., Meteorology, Penn State University (2008)

Research Themes:

• Cloud impacts on Earth's radiative balance using active satellite sensors.
• Convective initiation dynamics via high-resolution models and GOES-16 data.
• Integration of satellite observations with climate models to study teleconnections and energy budget.

Publications: Over 25 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on ozone exceedance, cloud-radiation interactions, and ENSO-driven precipitation variability. Recent work emphasizes satellite-derived data for climate and weather prediction improvements.

Grants & Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional projects, such as the Lake Michigan Ozone Study and polar radiation experiments. Focuses on advancing satellite observation techniques and model validation.