77 An Atmospheric Scientist …
489
In the 1990’s Dr. Mahrer focused his research efforts on atmospheric air pollution
aspects employing numerical modeling (e.g. [1, 7]), and agricultural applied research
(e.g. [8]).
Dr. Mahrer worked with many top mesoscale modellers on variety of studies,
such as the SKIRON system for Mediterranean dust forecast, a bilateral IsraeliItalian project on urban air pollution, a Middle East Regional Cooperation Program
of regional transboundary pollutant transport. His latest publications treat aspects of
topographic flow (e.g. [15]), atmospheric influence on agricultural phenomena (e.g.
[21]), local and regional air pollution (e.g. [19, 20]), sea-breeze circulation (e.g. [6])
and patterns of inversion layers (e.g. [5]).
77.3 Conclusion
Dr. Yitzhak Mahrer contributed fundamental knowledge to the atmospheric science
in many aspects of theory and applications, which is documented in his many papers.
He educated many students, some of whom developed successful academic career,
others reached senior positions in air pollution related professional occupations,
and/or founded unique atmospheric applications. All of his students and colleagues
have been tremendously influenced by his personality, his vision and knowledge
and all deeply miss him. The scientific community has lost a great member of its
community.
References
1. D. Alper Siman-Tov, M. Peleg, V. Matveev, Y. Mahrer, I. Seter, M. Luria, Recirculation of
polluted air-masses over the Eastern Mediterranean coast. Atmos. Environ. 31(10), 144–1448
(1997)
2. R. Avissar, Y. Mahrer, Mapping front-sensitive areas with a three dimensional local-scale
numerical model, part 1: physical and numerical aspects. J. Appl. Meteorol. 27, 400–413
(1988)
3. R. Avissar, Y. Mahrer Verification study of a numerical greenhouse microclimate model. Trans.
Am. Soc. Agric. Eng. 25(6), 1711–1720 (1982)
4. W.R. Cotton, R.A. Pielke Sr., R.L. Walko, G.E. Liston, C.J. Tremback, H. Jiang, R.L. McAnelly,
J.Y. Harrington, M.E. Nicholls, G.G. Carrio, J.P. McFadden, RAMS 2001: Current status and
future directions. Meteorol. Atmos. Phys. 82, 5–29 (2003)
5. N. Haikin, E. Galanti, T.G. Reisin, Y. Mahrer, P. Alpert, Inner structure of atmospheric inversion
layers over Haifa Bay in the eastern Mediterranean. Bound. Layer Meteorol. 156, 471–487
(2015)
6. I. Levy, U. Dayan, Y. Mahrer, A five-year study of coastal recirculation and its effect on air
pollutants over the East Mediterranean region. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. 113, D16121 (2008)
7. Y. Mahrer, Mesoscale models and their application to air quality studies. IL Nuovo Cimento C
14(4), 347–361 (1991)
8. Y. Mahrer, G. Rytwo, Modeling and measuring evapotranspiration in a daily drip irrigated
cotton field. Irrig. Sci. 12(1), 13–20 (1991)
489
In the 1990’s Dr. Mahrer focused his research efforts on atmospheric air pollution
aspects employing numerical modeling (e.g. [1, 7]), and agricultural applied research
(e.g. [8]).
Dr. Mahrer worked with many top mesoscale modellers on variety of studies,
such as the SKIRON system for Mediterranean dust forecast, a bilateral IsraeliItalian project on urban air pollution, a Middle East Regional Cooperation Program
of regional transboundary pollutant transport. His latest publications treat aspects of
topographic flow (e.g. [15]), atmospheric influence on agricultural phenomena (e.g.
[21]), local and regional air pollution (e.g. [19, 20]), sea-breeze circulation (e.g. [6])
and patterns of inversion layers (e.g. [5]).
77.3 Conclusion
Dr. Yitzhak Mahrer contributed fundamental knowledge to the atmospheric science
in many aspects of theory and applications, which is documented in his many papers.
He educated many students, some of whom developed successful academic career,
others reached senior positions in air pollution related professional occupations,
and/or founded unique atmospheric applications. All of his students and colleagues
have been tremendously influenced by his personality, his vision and knowledge
and all deeply miss him. The scientific community has lost a great member of its
community.
References
1. D. Alper Siman-Tov, M. Peleg, V. Matveev, Y. Mahrer, I. Seter, M. Luria, Recirculation of
polluted air-masses over the Eastern Mediterranean coast. Atmos. Environ. 31(10), 144–1448
(1997)
2. R. Avissar, Y. Mahrer, Mapping front-sensitive areas with a three dimensional local-scale
numerical model, part 1: physical and numerical aspects. J. Appl. Meteorol. 27, 400–413
(1988)
3. R. Avissar, Y. Mahrer Verification study of a numerical greenhouse microclimate model. Trans.
Am. Soc. Agric. Eng. 25(6), 1711–1720 (1982)
4. W.R. Cotton, R.A. Pielke Sr., R.L. Walko, G.E. Liston, C.J. Tremback, H. Jiang, R.L. McAnelly,
J.Y. Harrington, M.E. Nicholls, G.G. Carrio, J.P. McFadden, RAMS 2001: Current status and
future directions. Meteorol. Atmos. Phys. 82, 5–29 (2003)
5. N. Haikin, E. Galanti, T.G. Reisin, Y. Mahrer, P. Alpert, Inner structure of atmospheric inversion
layers over Haifa Bay in the eastern Mediterranean. Bound. Layer Meteorol. 156, 471–487
(2015)
6. I. Levy, U. Dayan, Y. Mahrer, A five-year study of coastal recirculation and its effect on air
pollutants over the East Mediterranean region. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. 113, D16121 (2008)
7. Y. Mahrer, Mesoscale models and their application to air quality studies. IL Nuovo Cimento C
14(4), 347–361 (1991)
8. Y. Mahrer, G. Rytwo, Modeling and measuring evapotranspiration in a daily drip irrigated
cotton field. Irrig. Sci. 12(1), 13–20 (1991)