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The Propagation, Evolution, and Rotation in Linear Storms Project (PERiLS) was a field campaign led by the
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in 2022 and 2023 to study how tornadoes form within squall lines. The project was led by
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. The project was the first to study and observe tornadoes within quasi linear convective systems (QLCSs).


Research

The project aimed to study the environments of QLCSs capable of producing tornadoes, while documenting mesocyclone formation and evolution within tornadic QLCSs. The project also studied damage produced by QLCSs.
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was a coordinating scientist on the PERiLS Project.


Funding

The project was primarily funded by two grants provided by the
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: * NOAA/DOC contract #1305M323PNRMA0093 * NOAA/DOC/TTU subaward #21B053-03


See also

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References

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