Dr. Berndt specializes in research and applications related to hyperspectral infrared sounding retrievals and multispectral composites. She joined NASA SPoRT in 2013 as a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow and conducted research on the use of legacy and next-generation NASA satellite products to diagnose and forecast high wind events, including the connection between stratospheric intrusions and high impact events such as rapid cyclogenesis and hurricane tropical to extratropical transition. Her research focus includes developing value added products derived from hyperspectral infrared sounders and improving multispectral composites through remote sensing principles. Through the combination of process studies to increase our understanding of high impact weather events (cyclones, hurricanes, convection, fire weather) and developing products for operational decision-makers, NASA data directly addresses our need to make decisions to thrive and adapt to the rapidly changing climate. With extensive experience in the NASA Short-term Prediction Research and Transition Center she has led multiple efforts to transition NASA observations and capabilities to operational end users in the context of multi-agency/multi-organizational collaborations within the JPSS and GOES-R Proving Grounds.
Contact at: emily.b.berndt@nasa.gov