I came to NASA Goddard as a co-op scientist in 2012, right after the completion of my 2-yr postdoc training at JPL. I joined the civil service from December 2022. My research interests span across multitudes, from ice cloud/frozen hydrometeor remote sensing to atmospheric gravity waves, from boundary layer water vapor to lower atmosphere - ionosphere/thermosphere coupling. My current projects focus on (1) developing better frozen hydrometeor retrieval algorithms for next generation radiometers; (2) expanding machine learning techniques to better solve atmospheric science problems; (3) understanding lower-upper atmosphere coupling using satellite observations, model simulations and ML techniques. I completed my PhD and undergraduate training from Stony Brook University and Peking University, respectively. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my two kids and husband at swimming pool, hiking, reading, watching movies and taking vacations around the world.
Regularly recruiting summer interns to conduct projects on a variety of topics. High school and colleague students with strong computation programing skills and solid math/physics backgrounds are encouraged to contact me if you'd like to conduct an internship.
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Dec. 2009
B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences, Peking University, June 2005
B.S. (double-major) in Economics, Peking University, June 2005
Regular reviewer for J. Geophys. Res., Geophys. Res. Lett., Mon. Weather Rev., Atmos. Chem. Phys., Ann. Geophys., Atmos. Res., International J. of Remote Sensing, JASTP, etc.
Reviewer for NASA NPP, ROSES and SBIR, and NSF proposals
Panelist of NSF and NASA programs
Scientific Leadership Award, Climate and Radiation Lab, GSFC, February 2022
Special award for an act of exceptional merit, Climate and Radiation Lab, GSFC, January 2021
Editor's citation for excellence in refereeing, Geophys. Res. Lett., June 2020
Robert H. Goddard Award in Engineering as one IceCube team member, May 2019
Best Senior Author Paper Award from 610 AT (Earth Science Division: Atmospheres), GSFC, September 2017
Editor's citation for excellence in refereeing, J. Geophys. Res. - Atmosphere, March 2017
Best First-authored Paper Award from Climate and Radiation Lab, GSFC, January 2017
Editor's citation for excellence in refereeing, J. Geophys. Res. - Atmosphere, March 2016
GESTAR Mission Achievement Award, May 2013
Enhancing Ice Cloud Imager (ICI) ice cloud retrieval products and preparation for all-sky data assimilation of ICI observations in NASA GEOS
; PIDeveloping the NOAA Next Generation Hyperspectral Microwave Sensor (HyMS): Instrument Concept and Demonstration of Benefits for the NOAA mission
; Co-IAtmospheric Radiative Transfer Simulator (ARTS) to support the Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission
; PIA Prototype Machine learning-based all-sky radiance data assimilation framework at microwave and submillimeter frequencies in preparation for AOS and CoSSIR
; Co-INational Eclipse Ballooning Program 2022 - 2025
Data Analysis for Atmospheric Gravity Wave Radiosonde Field Campaign for Eclipse 2020
Reconstructing the Floating Snow Diurnal Cycle and Ice Production Rate from Passive Microwave Measurements Using CloudSat-CALIPSO as the Baseline
Making IceCube Data Scientifically Usable to the Community: Calibration, Delivery and Analysis of IceCube Level 1 Data
Investigation of Laminar Cirrus and its Roles in TTL Water Vapor
Use of CloudSat and CALIPSO Data to Improve Cloud Anvil Modeling
Das, S., Y. Wang, J. Gong, et al. L. Ding, S. J. Munchak, C. Wang, D. L. Wu, L. Liao, W. S. Olson, and D. O. Barahona. 2022. "A Comprehensive Machine Learning Study to Classify Precipitation Type over Land from Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GPM-GMI) Measurements." Remote Sensing, 14 (15): 3631 [10.3390/rs14153631]
Wu, D. L., J. Gong, and M. Ganeshan. 2022. "GNSS-RO Deep Refraction Signals from Moist Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL)." Atmosphere, 13 (6): 953 [10.3390/atmos13060953]
Zeng, X., A. J. Heymsfield, Z. Ulanowski, et al. R. R. Neely, X. Li, J. Gong, and D. L. Wu. 2022. "The Radiative Effect on Cloud Microphysics from the Arctic to the Tropics." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, [10.1175/bams-d-21-0039.1]
Gong, J., D. L. Wu, and P. Eriksson. 2021. "The first global 883 GHz cloud ice survey: IceCube Level 1 data calibration, processing and analysis." Earth System Science Data, [10.5194/essd-13-5369-2021]
Wu, D. L., D. E. Jennings, K.-K. Choi, et al. M. D. Jhabvala, J. A. Limbacher, T. Flatley, K.-M. Kim, A. T. La, R. J. Salawitch, L. D. Oman, J. Gong, T. R. Holmes, D. C. Morton, T. Hewagama, and R. J. Swap. 2021. "Compact Thermal Imager (CTI) for Atmospheric Remote Sensing." Remote Sensing, 13 (22): 4578 [10.3390/rs13224578]
Turk, F. J., S. E. Ringerud, A. Camplani, et al. D. Casella, R. J. Chase, A. Ebtehaj, J. Gong, M. Kulie, G. Liu, L. Milani, G. Panegrossi, R. Padullés, J.-F. Rysman, P. Sanò, S. Vahedizade, and N. B. Wood. 2021. "Applications of a CloudSat-TRMM and CloudSat-GPM Satellite Coincidence Dataset." Remote Sensing, 13 (12): 2264 [10.3390/rs13122264]
Wang, T., D. L. Wu, J. Gong, and C. Wang. 2021. "Long‐term observations of upper‐tropospheric cloud ice from the MLS." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, [10.1029/2020jd034058]
Padulles, R., E. Cardellach, F. J. Turk, et al. C. O. Ao, M. de la Torre Juarez, J. Gong, and D. L. Wu. 2021. "Sensing Horizontally Oriented Frozen Particles With Polarimetric Radio Occultations Aboard PAZ: Validation Using GMI Coincident Observations and Cloudsat a Priori Information." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1-13 [10.1109/tgrs.2021.3065119]
Zeng, X., J. Gong, X. Li, and D. L. Wu. 2021. "Modeling the Radiative Effect on Microphysics in Cirrus Clouds against Satellite Observations." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, [10.1029/2020jd033923]
Gong, J., X. Zeng, D. L. Wu, et al. S. J. Munchak, X. Li, S. Kneifel, D. Ori, L. Liao, and D. Barahona. 2020. "Linkage among Ice Crystal Microphysics, Mesoscale Dynamics and Cloud and Precipitation Structures Revealed by Collocated Microwave Radiometer and Multi-frequency Radar Observations." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, [10.5194/acp-20-12633-2020]
Wang, T., D. L. Wu, J. Gong, and V. Tsai. 2019. "Tropopause Laminar Cirrus and Its Role in the Lower Stratosphere Total Water Budget." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2018JD029845 [10.1029/2018jd029845]
L. Carr, J., D. L. Wu, M. A. Kelly, and J. Gong. 2018. "MISR-GOES 3D Winds: Implications for Future LEO-GEO and LEO-LEO Winds." Remote Sensing, 10 (12): 1885 [10.3390/rs10121885]
Wu, D., T. Wang, T. Várnai, et al. J. Limbacher, R. Kahn, G. Taha, J. Lee, J. Gong, and T. Yuan. 2018. "MISR Radiance Anomalies Induced by Stratospheric Volcanic Aerosols." Remote Sensing, 10 (12): 1875 [10.3390/rs10121875]
Gong, J., X. Zeng, D. L. Wu, and X. Li. 2017. "Diurnal Variation of Tropical Ice Cloud Microphysics: Evidence from Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GPM-GMI) Polarimetric Measurements." Geophysical Research Letters, [10.1002/2017gl075519]
Gong, J., and D. L. Wu. 2017. "Microphysical Properties of Frozen Particles Inferred from Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Microwave Imager (GMI) Polarimetric Measurements." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 17: 2741-2757 [10.5194/acp-17-2741-2017]
Lu, X., C. Cao, W. Huang, et al. J. Smith, X. Chu, T. Yuan, D. Pautet, M. Taylor, J. Gong, and C. Cullens. 2015. "A Coordinated Study of 1-h Mesoscale Gravity Waves Propagating from Logan to Boulder with CRRL Na Doppler Lidars and Temperature Mapper." Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmosphere, 120 (19): 10,006–10,021 [10.1002/2015JD023604]
Rong, P. P., J. Yue, J. M. Russell III, et al. J. D. Lumpe, J. Gong, D. L. Wu, and C. E. Randall. 2015. "Horizontal winds derived from the polar mesospheric cloud images as observed by the CIPS instrument on the AIM satellite." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120 (11): 5564-5584 [10.1002/2014JD022813]
Gong, J., D. L. Wu, and V. Limpasuvan. 2015. "Meridionally tilted ice cloud structures in the tropical Upper Troposphere as seen by CloudSat." Atmos. Chem. Phys. , 15: 6271-6281 [10.5194/acp-15-6271-2015]
Gong, J., J. Yue, and D. L. Wu. 2015. "Global survey of concentric gravity waves in AIRS images and ECMWF analysis." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos, 120: 2210-2228 [10.1002/2014JD022527]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2014. "CloudSat-constrained cloud ice water path and cloud top height retrievals from MHS 157 and 183.3 GHz radiances." Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 7 (6): 1873-1890 [10.5194/amt-7-1873-2014]
Wu, D., A. Lambert, W. G. Read, P. Eriksson, and J. Gong. 2014. "MLS and CALIOP Cloud Ice Measurements in the Upper Troposphere: A Constraint from Microwave on Cloud Microphysics." J. Appl. Meteor. Climatol., 53 (1): 157-165 [10.1175/JAMC-D-13-041.1]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2013. "View-angle-dependent AIRS cloudiness and radiance variance: Analysis and interpretation." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 118 (5): 2327-2339 [10.1002/jgrd.50120]
Choi, H.-J., H.-Y. Chun, J. Gong, and D. Wu. 2012. "Comparison of gravity wave temperature variances from ray-based spectral parameterization of convective gravity wave drag with AIRS observations." J. Geophys. Res., 117 (D5): D05115 [10.1029/2011JD016900]
Gong, J., D. Wu, and S. D. Eckermann. 2012. "Gravity wave variances and propagation derived from AIRS radiances." Atmos. Chem. Phys., 12 (4): 1701-1720 [10.5194/acp-12-1701-2012]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2011. "View-angle dependent AIRS cloud radiances: Implications for tropical anvil structures." Geophysical Research Letters, 38 (14): L14802 [10.1029/2011GL047910]
Gong, J., and M. A. Geller. 2010. "Vertical fluctuation energy in United States high vertical resolution radiosonde data as an indicator of convective gravity wave sources." J. Geophys. Res., 115 (D11): D11110 [10.1029/2009JD012265]
Geller, M. A., and J. Gong. 2010. "Gravity wave kinetic, potential, and vertical fluctuation energies as indicators of different frequency gravity waves." J Geophys Res, 115 (D11): D11111 [10.1029/2009JD012266]
Gong, J., M. A. Geller, and L. Wang. 2008. "Source spectra information derived from U.S. high-resolution radiosonde data." J. Geophys. Res., 113 (D10): D10106 [10.1029/2007JD009252]
For retrieval algorithm, please refer to: Das, S., Y. Wang, J. Gong, et al. 2022. "A Comprehensive Machine Learning Study to Classify Precipitation Type over Land from Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GPM-GMI) Measurements." Remote Sensing, 14 (15): 3631 [10.3390/rs14153631]
Note that in the paper, retrievals are only available over land, but we made it available globally later on and are included in these data files. Users are directed to read the "README" file for details on how to screen and use the data. Two plotting sample codes are provided in IDL and Python respectively.
This is the calibrated IceCube Level-1 data download link. The project webpage is:
https://earth.gsfc.nasa.gov/climate/missions/icecube, and the reference publication is: Gong, J., D. L. Wu, and P. Eriksson. 2021. "The first global 883 GHz cloud ice survey: IceCube Level 1 data calibration, processing and analysis." Earth System Science Data, [10.5194/essd-13-5369-2021]
I came to NASA Goddard as a co-op scientist in 2012, right after the completion of my 2-yr postdoc training at JPL. I joined the civil service from December 2022. My research interests span across multitudes, from ice cloud/frozen hydrometeor remote sensing to atmospheric gravity waves, from boundary layer water vapor to lower atmosphere - ionosphere/thermosphere coupling. My current projects focus on (1) developing better frozen hydrometeor retrieval algorithms for next generation radiometers; (2) expanding machine learning techniques to better solve atmospheric science problems; (3) understanding lower-upper atmosphere coupling using satellite observations, model simulations and ML techniques. I completed my PhD and undergraduate training from Stony Brook University and Peking University, respectively. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my two kids and husband at swimming pool, hiking, reading, watching movies and taking vacations around the world.
Das, S., Y. Wang, J. Gong, et al. L. Ding, S. J. Munchak, C. Wang, D. L. Wu, L. Liao, W. S. Olson, and D. O. Barahona. 2022. "A Comprehensive Machine Learning Study to Classify Precipitation Type over Land from Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GPM-GMI) Measurements." Remote Sensing 14 (15): 3631 [10.3390/rs14153631]
Wu, D. L., J. Gong, and M. Ganeshan. 2022. "GNSS-RO Deep Refraction Signals from Moist Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL)." Atmosphere 13 (6): 953 [10.3390/atmos13060953]
Zeng, X., A. J. Heymsfield, Z. Ulanowski, et al. R. R. Neely, X. Li, J. Gong, and D. L. Wu. 2022. "The Radiative Effect on Cloud Microphysics from the Arctic to the Tropics." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society [10.1175/bams-d-21-0039.1]
Gong, J., D. L. Wu, and P. Eriksson. 2021. "The first global 883 GHz cloud ice survey: IceCube Level 1 data calibration, processing and analysis." Earth System Science Data [10.5194/essd-13-5369-2021]
Wu, D. L., D. E. Jennings, K.-K. Choi, et al. M. D. Jhabvala, J. A. Limbacher, T. Flatley, K.-M. Kim, A. T. La, R. J. Salawitch, L. D. Oman, J. Gong, T. R. Holmes, D. C. Morton, T. Hewagama, and R. J. Swap. 2021. "Compact Thermal Imager (CTI) for Atmospheric Remote Sensing." Remote Sensing 13 (22): 4578 [10.3390/rs13224578]
Turk, F. J., S. E. Ringerud, A. Camplani, et al. D. Casella, R. J. Chase, A. Ebtehaj, J. Gong, M. Kulie, G. Liu, L. Milani, G. Panegrossi, R. Padullés, J.-F. Rysman, P. Sanò, S. Vahedizade, and N. B. Wood. 2021. "Applications of a CloudSat-TRMM and CloudSat-GPM Satellite Coincidence Dataset." Remote Sensing 13 (12): 2264 [10.3390/rs13122264]
Wang, T., D. L. Wu, J. Gong, and C. Wang. 2021. "Long‐term observations of upper‐tropospheric cloud ice from the MLS." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres [10.1029/2020jd034058]
Padulles, R., E. Cardellach, F. J. Turk, et al. C. O. Ao, M. de la Torre Juarez, J. Gong, and D. L. Wu. 2021. "Sensing Horizontally Oriented Frozen Particles With Polarimetric Radio Occultations Aboard PAZ: Validation Using GMI Coincident Observations and Cloudsat a Priori Information." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 1-13 [10.1109/tgrs.2021.3065119]
Zeng, X., J. Gong, X. Li, and D. L. Wu. 2021. "Modeling the Radiative Effect on Microphysics in Cirrus Clouds against Satellite Observations." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres [10.1029/2020jd033923]
Gong, J., X. Zeng, D. L. Wu, et al. S. J. Munchak, X. Li, S. Kneifel, D. Ori, L. Liao, and D. Barahona. 2020. "Linkage among Ice Crystal Microphysics, Mesoscale Dynamics and Cloud and Precipitation Structures Revealed by Collocated Microwave Radiometer and Multi-frequency Radar Observations." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics [10.5194/acp-20-12633-2020]
Wang, T., D. L. Wu, J. Gong, and V. Tsai. 2019. "Tropopause Laminar Cirrus and Its Role in the Lower Stratosphere Total Water Budget." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres 2018JD029845 [10.1029/2018jd029845]
L. Carr, J., D. L. Wu, M. A. Kelly, and J. Gong. 2018. "MISR-GOES 3D Winds: Implications for Future LEO-GEO and LEO-LEO Winds." Remote Sensing 10 (12): 1885 [10.3390/rs10121885]
Wu, D., T. Wang, T. Várnai, et al. J. Limbacher, R. Kahn, G. Taha, J. Lee, J. Gong, and T. Yuan. 2018. "MISR Radiance Anomalies Induced by Stratospheric Volcanic Aerosols." Remote Sensing 10 (12): 1875 [10.3390/rs10121875]
Gong, J., X. Zeng, D. L. Wu, and X. Li. 2017. "Diurnal Variation of Tropical Ice Cloud Microphysics: Evidence from Global Precipitation Measurement Microwave Imager (GPM-GMI) Polarimetric Measurements." Geophysical Research Letters [10.1002/2017gl075519]
Gong, J., and D. L. Wu. 2017. "Microphysical Properties of Frozen Particles Inferred from Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Microwave Imager (GMI) Polarimetric Measurements." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 17 2741-2757 [10.5194/acp-17-2741-2017]
Lu, X., C. Cao, W. Huang, et al. J. Smith, X. Chu, T. Yuan, D. Pautet, M. Taylor, J. Gong, and C. Cullens. 2015. "A Coordinated Study of 1-h Mesoscale Gravity Waves Propagating from Logan to Boulder with CRRL Na Doppler Lidars and Temperature Mapper." Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmosphere 120 (19): 10,006–10,021 [10.1002/2015JD023604]
Rong, P. P., J. Yue, J. M. Russell III, et al. J. D. Lumpe, J. Gong, D. L. Wu, and C. E. Randall. 2015. "Horizontal winds derived from the polar mesospheric cloud images as observed by the CIPS instrument on the AIM satellite." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. 120 (11): 5564-5584 [10.1002/2014JD022813]
Gong, J., D. L. Wu, and V. Limpasuvan. 2015. "Meridionally tilted ice cloud structures in the tropical Upper Troposphere as seen by CloudSat." Atmos. Chem. Phys. 15 6271-6281 [10.5194/acp-15-6271-2015]
Gong, J., J. Yue, and D. L. Wu. 2015. "Global survey of concentric gravity waves in AIRS images and ECMWF analysis." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos 120 2210-2228 [10.1002/2014JD022527]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2014. "CloudSat-constrained cloud ice water path and cloud top height retrievals from MHS 157 and 183.3 GHz radiances." Atmospheric Measurement Techniques 7 (6): 1873-1890 [10.5194/amt-7-1873-2014]
Wu, D., A. Lambert, W. G. Read, P. Eriksson, and J. Gong. 2014. "MLS and CALIOP Cloud Ice Measurements in the Upper Troposphere: A Constraint from Microwave on Cloud Microphysics." J. Appl. Meteor. Climatol. 53 (1): 157-165 [10.1175/JAMC-D-13-041.1]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2013. "View-angle-dependent AIRS cloudiness and radiance variance: Analysis and interpretation." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. 118 (5): 2327-2339 [10.1002/jgrd.50120]
Choi, H.-J., H.-Y. Chun, J. Gong, and D. Wu. 2012. "Comparison of gravity wave temperature variances from ray-based spectral parameterization of convective gravity wave drag with AIRS observations." J. Geophys. Res. 117 (D5): D05115 [10.1029/2011JD016900]
Gong, J., D. Wu, and S. D. Eckermann. 2012. "Gravity wave variances and propagation derived from AIRS radiances." Atmos. Chem. Phys. 12 (4): 1701-1720 [10.5194/acp-12-1701-2012]
Gong, J., and D. Wu. 2011. "View-angle dependent AIRS cloud radiances: Implications for tropical anvil structures." Geophysical Research Letters 38 (14): L14802 [10.1029/2011GL047910]
Gong, J., and M. A. Geller. 2010. "Vertical fluctuation energy in United States high vertical resolution radiosonde data as an indicator of convective gravity wave sources." J. Geophys. Res. 115 (D11): D11110 [10.1029/2009JD012265]
Geller, M. A., and J. Gong. 2010. "Gravity wave kinetic, potential, and vertical fluctuation energies as indicators of different frequency gravity waves." J Geophys Res 115 (D11): D11111 [10.1029/2009JD012266]
Gong, J., M. A. Geller, and L. Wang. 2008. "Source spectra information derived from U.S. high-resolution radiosonde data." J. Geophys. Res. 113 (D10): D10106 [10.1029/2007JD009252]