Tim Brown

Timothy Brown Tim.Brown@dri.edu 775-674-7090 Research Professor, Climatology and Director of Western Regional Climate Center Division of Atmospheric Sciences Research

Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior

Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior Brown, T. J., McEvoy, D. J. (2021). Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior, 13th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology, American Meteorological Society:...

The timeline of climate, weather, and fire

The timeline of climate, weather, and fire Brown, T. J. (2021). The timeline of climate, weather, and fire, Living with Fire Webinar: [Virtual], June 10, 2021, Invited presentation.

Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process

Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process Brown, T. J., Reinbold, H. J., McCurdy, G. D. (2023). Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process, American Meteorological Society 14th Symposium on Forest and Fire...

Development of the hourly dispersion variables, including mixing height, transport wind, turner stability, dispersion index, and low visibility index with 384- and 72-hour forecast lead time for contiguous U.S. region in png format calculated based on GFS and NAM data (available during fire seasons)

Development of the hourly dispersion variables, including mixing height, transport wind, turner stability, dispersion index, and low visibility index with 384- and 72-hour forecast lead time for contiguous U.S. region in png...

The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis

The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis Hausner, M. B., Wilson, K., Brown, K. (2018). The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis, Desert Fishes Council Annual Meeting: Furnace Creek, CA, November 14,...

New Study Points to Increase in High-risk Bushfire Days in Australia

News releases
Research findings
August 17, 2021

Victoria, Australia is already one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world, and the number of high-risk days may triple by the end of the century, according to a new study in the International Journal of Wildland Fire that features work by DRI climatologist Tim Brown, Ph.D.

What We Know About Wildfire Risk and Prevention 

Featured projects

DRI scientists conduct a wide range of research on wildfire related topics to help policymakers, fire managers, and community members navigate challenges to public safety and health. In this Q&A, a selection of our scientists answer some of the most pressing questions about the environmental conditions that lead to the most devastating blazes and offer previews into some of their most relevant research.  

What We Do

WHAT WE DO CALIFORNIA NEVADA ADAPTATION PROGRAM Our mission is to improve resilience in California and Nevada by providing decision makers usable information through integrating cutting-edge physical and social science. CNAP,...

DRI’s AWE+ Summit Tackles Wildfire Resilience and Recovery

Announcements

DRI, one of our nation’s leading applied environmental research institutes, together with the DRI Foundation, this week held its inaugural AWE+ Summit -Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions. The summit is a call-to-action for communities to implement measures that support resilience and human adaptability to devastating wildfire events. Nationally recognized scientific leaders discussed challenges, progress, and hope through actions that will lead to solutions.

For Journalists

Telling the story of research and innovation. DRI’s Office of External Affairs and Communications provides support to research faculty and staff to generate awareness and engagement that inspires action to sustain research at DRI.

AWE+ 2024 News

DRI, together with its Foundation, presents a celebratory dinner in support of its new AWE+ global initiative. Join AWE+ 2024 summit speakers and sponsors for an evening supporting DRI’s commitment to serve as a catalyst for creating an Adaptable World Environment of strong, resilient communities in a climate shifting world and honoring DRI’s tireless, decades-long commitment to science-driven solutions. In addition to the opportunity to meet some of the nation’s foremost experts on wildfire, the evening will feature a forward-looking conversation with one of the nation’s foremost experts on climate and energy.

AWE+ 2024 Speakers

AWE+ 2024 will transcend the traditional conference structure by empowering delegates, through DRI guidance, to take leading roles in envisioning user-inspired, climate-adapted communities.

The summit will focus on the devastating impacts of wildfires and envision a world where communities can prepare for and adapt to wildfire and its effects. The escalating intensity of wildfire events including post-fire debris flows, flooding, smoke, and other consequences, pose acute human threats and societal costs. The program is a call to action for the urgent need to accelerate the transformation toward resiliency.

Meet Graduate Researcher Nicholas Kimutis

Blog
Featured researchers
September 29, 2021

Meet graduate researcher Nicholas Kimutis and learn about his work in DRI’s Division of Atmospheric Sciences in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science Blog.

CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility

CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility Lab Description The Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) program utilizes a modern computing laboratory for data analysis and scientific visualization supporting the applications...

Into the Plume: Advancing Fire Science Using Drone Technology

Blog
Featured projects
July 31, 2019
Photo: Drone pilots look toward their aircraft flying through the smoke. Credit: DRI’s Dave Vuono. Fire science research using drone technology at DRI “It was sort of like a deep-sea exploration, with a submarine scanning...

Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA)

Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) Program Description The Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications (CEFA) program provides products and information related to climate, weather, fire and natural resources nationwide and...

12 Days of DRI: 2018 in Review

Announcements
It’s safe to say that 2018 has been a great year for DRI. From launching new programs to engage community members in science and technology to making new strides in our core research areas, we’re proud of what we’ve...

Western Regional Climate Center

Western Regional Climate Center Lab Description The Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC) in Reno, Nevada, delivers high-quality climate data services at national, regional and state levels working with NOAA partners in the...

New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Research findings

The comprehensive research examined air quality in Reno, Nevada during 106 wildfires to illuminate the atmospheric and public health impacts of smoke. The research, published in April’s issue of Environmental Science: Atmospheres, measured air quality in Reno, Nevada over a 19 month period between 2017 and 2020 to capture both smoky and clear days.

SMART Laboratory Publications

Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology


The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth

The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth Brown, T. J. (2023). The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth, American Meteorological Society 104th Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD, January 28, 2023-February 1,...

Curriculum

Nevada Robotics Curriculum Books and Bots is curriculum developed by Nevada Robotics staff that partners popular story books with VEX 123 robotics lessons to promote literacy and teach computer science. All lessons meet state...

Metrics Resources

Nevada Robotics staff have gathered key resources for you to access as you embark on your robotics and computer science teaching journey with your students.

DRI Luminescence Laboratory (DRILL)

The DRI Luminescence Research Laboratory (DRILL) is located at DRI’s northern campus in Reno, NV and offers a broad spectrum of luminescence dating capabilities, including optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) techniques. The DRILL is a research laboratory dedicated to fundamental investigations in the luminescence properties of earth materials, and to the application of luminescence dating techniques to geomorphological, geological, and archaeological problems.

The Climate Center Group

The Climate Center Group at DRI The Climate Center Group at DRI is comprised of a core interdisciplinary team of researchers and staff that are experts in climate science, decision support research, climate data services and...

SMART Laboratory

Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology.