Mark Raleigh
Position
Research Scientist
Research Group
Department
National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and Geological Sciences
Education
- Ph.D., Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, 2013
- M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, 2009
- B.S. Civil Engineering, Gonzaga University, 2005
Contact
303-492-3575
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Research Interests
- Snow hydrology
- Mountain hydrology
- Forest-snow interactions
- Snow and climate
- Remote sensing
- Numerical modeling (snow and hydrologic systems)
- Data assimilation
Current Research
Dr. Raleigh's active areas of research include the following:
- Forest effects on snowpack properties
- Development of techniques for improving estimation of snow water equivalent from snow depth
- Spatial scaling of snow distributions and repeatability of patterns
- Characterizing climatological persistence of seasonal snow with remote sensing
- Remote sensing of snow covered area across alpine and subalpine zones
- Response of snowpack and streamflow to changes in forests and climate
View Publications
- Webb, RW; Raleigh, MS; McGrath, D; Molotch, NP; Elder, K; Hiemstra, C; Brucker, L; Marshall, HP. (Oct 2020). Within-Stand Boundary Effects on Snow Water Equivalent Distribution in Forested Areas. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH , 56(10). 10.1029/2019WR024905
- Rittger, K; Raleigh, MS; Dozier, J; Hill, AF; Lutz, JA; Painter, TH. (Jun 2020). Canopy Adjustment and Improved Cloud Detection for Remotely Sensed Snow Cover Mapping. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH , 56(6). 10.1029/2019WR024914
- Smyth, EJ; Raleigh, MS; Small, EE. (May 2020). Improving SWE Estimation With Data Assimilation: The Influence of Snow Depth Observation Timing and Uncertainty. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH , 56(5). 10.1029/2019WR026853
