Michael Splitt

Michael Splitt is an Assistant Professor in the College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). He holds a B.S. in Meteorology from Northern Illinois University (1986), an M.S. in Meteorology from Oklahoma State University (1991), and a secondary science education certification (1992). His career spans roles as an Assistant Site Scientist at the ARM Program’s Southern Great Plains Site, weather support for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and contributions to MesoWest’s data networks.

Research focuses on atmospheric phenomena such as tropical cyclone wind probabilities, air-sea interaction, gigantic jets, terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs), and aviation weather safety. Notable projects include balloon-based gamma-ray detection in Florida thunderstorms and modeling estuarine circulation dynamics. His work integrates remote sensing, machine learning, and human factors to address aviation safety and climate modeling challenges.

Publications emphasize weather forecast innovations, thunderstorm electrodynamics, and hazard identification systems. He collaborates on interagency projects like the ARM Program and NASA satellite data assimilation. Splitt’s expertise bridges meteorological theory with applied solutions for aviation, coastal management, and space weather research.