Refereed Journal Articles (*corresponding author )


Hosokawa, T., and C. -K. Yu*, 2025: Kinematics and microphysics of orographic precipitation associated with different background precipitation
       of  Typhoon Chanthu (2021). J. Atmos. Sci., accepted.

  Cheng, L.-W., C.-K. Yu* and S.-P. Chen, 2025: Identifying mechanisms of tropical cyclone generated orographic precipitation with  Doppler
                  radar and rain gauge observations. npj Clim. Atmos. Sci., 8, 35, doi: 10.1038/s41612-025-00921-4. (SCI, IF=8.5)

Yu, C.- K.*, C.- Y. Lin and C.- H. Pun, 2023: Origin of outer tropical cyclone rainbands. Nat. Commun., 14. 7061 (2023),
                  doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-42896-x.(SCI, IF=16.6)

Shimizu R.*, S. Shige, T. Iguchi, C.-K. Yu, and L.-W. Cheng, 2023: Narrowing the blind zone of the GPM dual-frequency precipitation radar to
                  improve shallow precipitation detection in mountainous areas. J. Appl. Meteorol. Climatol, 62,1437-1450,
                  doi:10.1175/JAMC-D-22-0162.1.(SCI, IF=3.0)
Yu, C.- K. *, W.-F. Liu, L.-W. Cheng, and C.-Y. Lin, 2022: Mechanisms of valley precipitation enhancement over Da-Tun Mountain. Mon. Wea. Rev.,
                   150, 1851-1871, doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-21-0195.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Chen, J.-P.*, T.-W. Hsieh, Y.-C. Lin, and C.- K. Yu, 2022: Accurate parameterization of precipitation particles' fall speeds for bulk cloud microphysics                   schemes. Atmos. Res., 273, doi:10.1016/j.atmosres.2022.106171. (SCI, IF=5.369)
Lin, C.- Y., and C.- K. Yu*, 2021: Taiwan rainbands formed in the outer region of tropical cyclones. Mon. Wea. Rev., 149, 1403-1418,
                 doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-20-0216.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)
Yu, C.- K.* , L.- W. Cheng, C.- C. Wu, and C.- L. Tsai, 2020: Outer tropical cyclone rainbands associated with Typhoon Matmo (2014).
                  Mon. Wea. Rev., 148, 2935-2952, doi: 10.1175/MWR-D-20-0054.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)
Chang, W.- Y., G.- W. Lee*, B. J.- D. Jou, W.- C. Lee, P.- L. Lin, and C.- K. Yu, 2020: Uncertainty in measured raindrop size distributions
                  from four types of collocated instruments. Remote Sens., 12(7), 1167, doi: 10.3390/rs12071167. (SCI, IF=4.848)
Huang, G.- Z., T.- C. Hsu, C.- K. Yu, J.- C. Huang*, and T.- C. Lin*, 2020: Dilution and precipitation dominated regulation of stream water
                  chemistry of a volcanic watershed. J. Hydrol., 583, 124564, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.124564. (SCI, IF=5.722)
Cheng, L.- W., and C.- K. Yu*, 2019: Investigation of orographic precipitation over an isolated, three-dimensional complex topography with
                  a dense gauge network, radar observations, and upslope model. J. Atmos. Sci., 76, 3387-3409, doi: 10.1175/JAS-D-19-0005.1.
                  (SCI, IF=3.184)
Yu, C.- K.*, C.- Y. Lin, and J.- S. Luo, 2019: Tracking a long-lasting outer tropical cyclone rainband: Origin and convective transformation.
                  J. Atmos. Sci., 76, 3267-3283, doi: 10.1175/JAS-D-19-0126.1.(SCI, IF=3.184)
Chen, Y.- C.*, K.- T. Chang, S.- F. Wang, J.- C. Huang, C.- K. Yu, J.- Y. Tu, H.- J. Chu and C.- C. Liu, 2019: Controls of preferential orientation
                  of earthquake- and rainfall-triggered landslides in Taiwan’s orogenic mountain belt. Earth Surf. Process. Landforms,
                  doi:10.1002/esp.4601. (SCI, IF=4.133)
Tsai, C.- L.*, K. Kim, Y.- C. Liou, G.- W. Lee and C.- K. Yu, 2018: Impacts of topography on airflow and precipitation in the Pyeongchang area
                  seen from multiple-Doppler radar observations. Mon. Wea. Rev., 146, 3401-3424, doi:10.1175/MWR-D-17-0394.1.(SCI, IF=3.735)
Yu, C.- K.*, C.- Y. Lin, L.- W. Cheng, J.- S. Luo, C.- C. Wu and Y. Chen, 2018: The degree of prevalence of similarity between outer tropical
                  cyclone rainbands and squall lines. Sci. Rep., 8, 8247, doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-26553-8. (SCI, IF=4.379)
Schomakers, J., H. Mayer, J.- Y. Lee, T.- Y. Lee, S.- H. Jien, A. Mentler, T. Hein, J.- C. Huang, Z.- Y. Hseu, L.- W. Cheng, C.- K. Yu,
                  F. Zehetner*, 2018: Soil aggregate breakdown and carbon release along a chronosequence of recovering landslide scars in a
                  subtropical watershed. Catena,165, 530-536, doi: 10.1016/j.catena.2018.03.004. (SCI, IF=5.198)
Yamamoto, M. K.*, S. Shige, C.- K. Yu , and L.- W. Cheng, 2017: Further improvement of the heavy orographic rainfall retrievals in the GSMaP
                  algorithm for microwave radiometers. J. Appl. Meteorol. Climatol., 56, 2607-2619, doi: 10.1175/JAMC-D-16-0332.1. (SCI, IF=2.923)
Yu, C.- K.*, and C.- Y. Lin, 2017: Formation and maintenance of a long-lived Taiwan rainband during 1-3 March 2003. J. Atmos. Sci., 74,
                  1211-1232, doi:10.1175/JAS-D-16-0280.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)
Yu, C.- K.*, and C.- L. Tsai, 2017: Structural changes of an outer tropical cyclone rainband encountering the topography of northern Taiwan.
                  Quart. J. Roy. Meteor. Soc., 143, 1107-1122, doi: 10.1002/qj.2994. (SCI, IF=3.739)
Yue, J., Z. Meng*, C.- K. Yu, and L.- W. Cheng, 2017: Impact of coastal radar observability on the forecast of track and rainfall of typhoon
                  Morakot(2009) using a WRF-based EnKF data assimilation. Adv. Atmos. Sci., 34(1), 66-78, doi: 10.1007/s00376-016-6028-8.
                  (SCI, IF=3.158)
Lin, P.- H., Y.- J. Yang, C.- H. Liu, S.- P. Hsu, J.- H. Yang, C.- H. Wu, C.- K. Yu, S. Jan and C.- H. Sui*, 2016: Interaction of convection over
                  the maritime continent - SCS with large-scale flow: 2016 winter monsoon pre-experiment . Atmos. Sci., 44(4), 237-352. (in Chinese with
                  English abstract)
Lin, C.- Y., and C.- K. Yu*, 2016: Effect of sea surface temperature on the convective lines off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Atmos. Sci.,
                  44(3), 215-235. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Wu, C.- C.*, T.- H. Yen, Y.- H. Huang, C.- K. Yu, and S.- G. Chen, 2016: Statistical characteristic of heavy rainfall associated with typhoons  
                  near Taiwan based on the high-density automatic gauge data. Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., 97, 1363-1375, doi:10.1175/BAMS-D-15-
                  00076.1. (SCI, IF=8.766)
Yu, C.- K.*, P.- R. Hsieh, S. E. Yuter, L.- W. Cheng, C.- L. Tsai, C.- Y. Lin, and Y. Chen, 2016: Measuring droplet fall speed with a high-speed
                  camera: Indoor accuracy and potential outdoor applications. Atmos. Meas. Tech., 9, 1755-1766, doi: 10.5194/amt-9-1755-2016.
                  (SCI, IF=4.176)
He, S., A. K. Liu, C.-K. Yu, Z. He*, J. Yang, G. Zheng, Y. Chen, 2016: Rainband feature tracking for wind speeds around typhoon eyes using
                  multiple sensors. Int. J. Remote Sens., doi: 10.1080/01431161.2016.1142690. (SCI, IF=3.151)
Yu, C.- K.*, and L.- W. Cheng, 2014: Dual-Doppler-derived profiles of the southwesterly flow associated with southwest and ordinary
                  typhoons off the southwestern coast of Taiwan. J. Atmos. Sci., 71, 3202-3222, doi:10.1175/JAS-D-13-0379.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)
Cheng, L.- W., and C.- K. Yu*, 2014: Study of intensive rainfall observations over Da-Tun mountains: Distribution of orographic precipitation
                  during the northeasterly monsoon. Atmos. Sci., 42(1), 61-85. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Yu, C.- K.*, and L.- W. Cheng, 2013: Distribution and mechanisms of orographic precipitation associated with Typhoon Morakot (2009).
                  J. Atmos. Sci., 70, 2894-2915, doi:10.1175/JAS-D-12-0340.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)
Yu, C.- K.*, and C.- L. Tsai, 2013: Structural and surface features of arc-shaped radar echoes along an outer tropical cyclone rainband.
                  J. Atmos. Sci., 70, 56-72, doi:10.1175/JAS-D-12-090.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)
Huang, J.- C., C.- K. Yu*, J.- Y. Lee, L.- W. Cheng, T.- Y. Lee, and S.- J. Kao, 2012: Linking typhoon tracks and spatial rainfall patterns
                  for improving flood lead time predictions over a mesoscale mountainous watershed. Water Resour. Res., 48, W09540,
                  doi:10.1029/2011WR011508. (SCI, IF=5.240) (AGU Research Spotlight, EOS Vol. 93 No. 47)
Tsai, C.- L.*, and C.- K. Yu, 2012: Intercomparison analysis for Micro Rain Radar observations. Atmos. Sci. , 40 (2), 109-134.
                  (in Chinese with English abstract)

Tsai, C.- L.*, and C.- K. Yu, 2012: Structures of a typhoon rainband documented by dual-Doppler observations. Quart. J. Meteor., 211, 9-21.
                  (in Chinese with English abstract)

Yu, C.- K.*, and Y. Chen, 2011: Surface fluctuations associated with tropical cyclone rainbands observed near Taiwan during 2000-08.
                 J. Atmos. Sci, 68, 1568-1585, doi:10.1175/2011JAS3725.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)

Yu, C.- K.*, and C.- L. Tsai, 2010: Surface pressure features of landfalling typhoon rainbands and their possible causes. J. Atmos. Sci., 67,
                  2893-2911, doi:10.1175/2010JAS3312.1. (SCI, IF=3.184)

Yu, C.- K.*, and Y.- H. Hsieh, 2009: Formation of the convective Lines off the mountainous coast of southeastern Taiwan: A case study of
                  3 January 2004. Mon. Wea. Rev., 137, 3072-3091, doi:10.1175/2009MWR2867.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Yu, C.- K.*, and C.- Y. Lin, 2008: Statistical location and timing of the convective lines off the mountainous coast of southeastern Taiwan
                  from long-term radar observations. Mon. Wea. Rev., 136, 5077-5094, doi:10.1175/2008MWR2555.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)
Yu, C.- K.*, and L.- W. Cheng, 2008: Radar observations of intense orographic precipitation associated with Typhoon Xangsane (2000).
                   Mon. Wea. Rev., 136 , 497-521, doi:10.1175/2007MWR2129.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Yu, C.- K.*, D. P. Jorgensen, and F. Roux, 2007: Multiple precipitation mechanisms over mountains observed by airborne Doppler 
                  radar during MAP IOP 5. Mon. Wea. Rev., 135, 955-984, doi:10.1175/MWR3318.1. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Tsai, C.- L.*, and C.- K. Yu, 2006: Preliminary analysis and application of the micro rain radar observations. Quart. J. Meteor., 188, 29-37.
                  (in Chinese with English abstract)

Yu, C.- K.*, and B. J.-D. Jou, 2005: Radar observations of diurnally forced, offshore convective lines along the southeastern coast of Taiwan.
                  Mon. Wea. Rev., 133, 1613-1636. (SCI, IF=3.735)
Lin, P.- F., B. J.- D. Jou, and C.- K. Yu, 2003: Summer hailstorm observed by Doppler radars in northern Taiwan. Atmos. Sci., 31(4),
                  333-354. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Yu, C.- K.*, and N. A. Bond, 2002: Airborne Doppler observations of a cold front in the vicinity of Vancouver Island. Mon. Wea. Rev.,
                  130, 2692-2708. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Yu, C.- K., B. J.- D. Jou*, and D. P. Jorgensen, 2001: Retrieved thermodynamic structure of a subtropical, orographically influenced,
                  quasi-stationary convective line. Mon. Wea. Rev., 129, 1099-1116. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Yu, C.- K., and B. F. Smull*, 2000: Airborne Doppler observations of a landfalling cold front upstream of steep coastal orography.
                 Mon. Wea. Rev., 128, 1577-1603. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Yu, C.- K.*, B. J.-D. Jou and B. F. Smull, 1999: Formative stage of a long-lived mesoscale vortex observed by airborne Doppler radar.
                Mon. Wea. Rev., 127, 838-857. (SCI, IF=3.735)

Jou, B. J.- D., and C.- K. Yu, 1991: Airborne Doppler radar observation of an oceanic mesoscale convective system during TAMEX.
                Atmos. Sci., 19(2), 149-176. (in Chinese with English abstract)

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