Christopher Williams, precipitating cloud systems research

Christopher Williams has made outstanding contributions to scientific research on precipitating cloud systems using radar profilers and his work has been widely recognized nationally and internationally. In particular, he has shown great initiative and creativity in developing methodologies to retrieve cloud microphysical information from profiler spectra. He is also always looking for ways to expand the scope of his work. A case in point is a research project he headed on the innovative use of hydrophones for measuring drop size distributions. Christopher has repeatedly demonstrated that he is an asset to CIRES and NOAA, not only because of the quality of his scientific research, but also through the outreach and educational activities he engages in outside of his regular work duties. He has shared his expertise by teaching part of a radar course at CU and by advising graduate students on their Ph.D. dissertations. And he has used his artistic talent to create vivid interactive computer posters that stand out on K-12 science days.