Curriculum Vitae

Department Address

Department of Atmospheric Sciences
University of Utah
135 South 1460 East
W. Browning Bldg. 819
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Email

Phone
(630) 440-8622

Profile

Meteorologist pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Utah in Atmospheric Science, with an interest in numerical weather prediction--specifically, data assimilation. Currently researching assimilation and production of surface analyses from conventional surfaced based observations. Computer and programming experience includes numerous languages, including csh, FORTRAN 70/90/95, GrADS, MATLAB, GEMPAK, and several others, as well as experience with the NCEP supercomputers.

Education

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Atmospheric Science

 
2008-present
   

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Science in Meteorology
GPA: 3.94/4.00

 
2006-2008
   
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, summa cum laude
GPA: 3.91/4.00, Dean's List (8/8 semesters)
  
2002-2006
     
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
GPA: 4.00/4.00
  
2004

Awards, Scholarships, and Grants

Outstanding Senior Student in Meteorology, Florida Institute of Technology

  
2006
   

Florida Institute of Technology Distinguished Scholar Award

  

2006
2005
   
Florida Institute of Technology Trustee Scholarship
  
2002
   
AAL/Thrivent Financial Scholarship
  
2002

Professional Experience

University of UT, Salt Lake City, UT:

 
Research Assistant, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
  
2009-present
   
Teaching Assistant, Department of Meteorology
  
2008

 

  
Research Assistant, Deparment of Meteorology
  
2006-2009
 
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
    
Interdisplinary Environmental Science Field Research Program
  
2006
   
Research Volunteer, Department of Marine and Environmental Systems and Department of Physics and Space Science
  
2005-2006

Honor Societies and Professional Organizations

American Meteorological Society, State of Utah Chapter

  
Member
  
2008-present
       

American Meteorological Society, University of Utah Chapter

  
Treasurer
  
2008-2009
 
Member
  
2006-present
       
American Meteorological Society, National Chapter
  
Student Member
  
2003-present
       
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
  
Member
  
2002-present

Other Organizations and Activities

Open Door After School Reading Program  

Volunteer
Leadership Team

  

2009-present
2009-present

         
Royal Family Kids Camp of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sandy, UT   Camp Counselor   2008-present
         
Grace Lutheran Church and School Sunday School, Sandy, UT  
3rd-6th Grade Teacher
   2007-present
         

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT:

  
 
Dept. of Meteorology Student Advisory Committee
  
Chairperson
  
2007-2008
         
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL        
College Players Theatrical Organization  
Producer
  
Fall 2005
 
Treasurer
  
2003-2005
 
Member
  
2002-2006
         
College Run Radio  

Radio Show
Co-host

  
2005-2006
         
Student Government  
Secretary
  
2004-2005
 
Senator
  
2003-2004
         
Residence Hall Association  
Member
  
2002-2004

Journal Publications, Theses, and Dissertations

Tyndall, D. P., 2008: Sensitivity of surface temperature analyses to specification of background and observation error covariances. M.S. thesis, Dept. of Meteorology, The University of Utah, 102 pp.

Tyndall, D., J. Horel, and M. de Pondeca, 2010: Sensitivity of surface air temperature analyses to background and observation errors. Wea. Forecasting, 25, 852-865.

Posters and Presentations

Rassoul, H.K., J. Dwyer, L. Coleman, S. Lazarus, M. Splitt, D. Tyndall, E. Rivera, and D. Smith 2005: Correlating RHESSI terrestrial gamma ray flashes with meteorological data. 2005 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, American Geophysical Union.

Tyndall, D.P. 2005: Is SBDART on target?: An analysis of the radiative transfer model to observations. 2005 Environmental and Marine Field Projects Symposium, Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute of Technology.

Rivera, E., S. Lazarus, M. Splitt, D. Tyndall, H.K. Rassoul, J.R. Dwyer, L. Coleman, and D.M. Smith 2006: Meteorological conditions associated with terrestrial gamma-ray flashes. 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Science, Melbourne, FL, Florida Academy of Science.

Tyndall, D.P. and J.G. Windsor 2006: An analysis of the spring-summer decline in ozone maximums in Melbourne, Florida. 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Science, Melbourne, FL, Florida Academy of Science.

----, 2008: Sensitivity of Surface Temperature Analyses to Background and Observation Error Covariances. Environmental Modeling Center Sack Lunch Seminar, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Washington, D.C., 30 September 2008.

----, J. D. Horel, and M. S. V. F. de Pondeca, 2008: Sensitivity of the Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis to background field characteristics. 88th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society, New Orleans, LA, American Meteorological Society, P1.6.

---- and ----, 2009: Sensitivity of surface temperature analyses to background and observation errors. 19th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Omaha, NE, American Meteorological Society, 15A.4.

---- and ----, 2009: Sensitivity of surface temperature analyses to background and observation errors. 13th Conference on Mesoscale Processes, Salt Lake City, UT, American Meteorological Society, P2.5.