LCDR Shawn G. Gallaher

Department of Oceanography
572C Holloway Road
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD 21402
+(1) 410-293-6566 (voice)
+(1) 513-460-3711 (cell)
Office: Chauvenet 215
gallaher@usna.edu

Professional Experience:

2010-present: Military Instructor, Oceanography, U. S. Naval Academy
2008-2010: Carrier Strike Group THREE Oceanogpraher, USS JOHN C. STENNIS, Bremerton, WA
2006-2008: Naval Aviation Forecast Det OIC, Sembach, Germany
2004-2006: Mobile Environmental Team OIC, Rota, Spain
2002-2004: METOC Watch Officer Rota, Spain
1998-2000: Communications and Electrical Officer; USS RAINIER (AOE 7)
1996-1997: Enlisted Machinist Mate Nuclear Power (Submarines)

Education:

2002: M.S., Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
1995: B. S., Atmospheric Sciences, UNC-Asheville, Asheville, NC

Research Interests:

1) Global Feedback Systems and Their Effects on CONUS Synoptic Scale Features
2) Quantifying and Communicating Forecast Uncertainty to Emergency Managers

Courses Taught:

U. S. Naval Academy, Department of Oceanography
SO244: Basic Atmospheric Processes
SO441: Synoptic Meteorology

Publications:

F. L. Ludwig, D. K. Miller, S. G. Gallaher, “Evaluating a Hybrid Pronostic-Diagnostic Model That Improves Wind Forecast Resolution in Complex Coastal Topography’”. Journal of Applied Climatology and Meteorology, Vol. 45 Issue January 2006 pg. 155-177

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