Joe Barsugli

How do we build for the future?  To do this we need a concise way to present future climates to engineers so that updated standards and building codes can be written that are scientifically valid, and simple to communicate to the practicing engineer and their clients.  These standards, upon which codes are based, also need to be durable over multiple cycles of climate modeling since the cycle of development and use building codes lasts 10-20 years.  The needs for future climate and weather statistics are complex.  Creating a reliable enterprise that can bridge climate and weather science to the specifics of engineering design is not simple, and involves an incredible range of knowledge, practice, and competencies.  I am excited to be involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers in a collaborative effort to make this dream a reality.   See the following report for an idea of what is needed:   https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/66829

As a working retiree I will continue my involvement in the climate and engineering work through summer 2027 at a lower level of effort; Dr. Nels Bjarke is the new P-I on the NOAA grant that funds this work.