Res. Assist. Yigitalp KARA

About Me (Last Update 18.06.2024)

Yiğitalp KARA is a Research Assistant at Samsun University. He is also studying Master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences at ITU. Yiğitalp is interested in Renewable Energy Applications, Wind Energy, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Numerical Weather Forecasting models and Air pollution and has studies on these topics.

Personal Information

Title : Meteorological Engineer, Msc. | Research Assist.
Name : Yigitalp KARA
Age : 25 Years
Phone : +90 (362) 313 0055 | 2143 (OFFICE)
Email : yigitalp.kara@samsun.edu.tr
Email : yigitalpkara.official@gmail.com
Office : Samsun University, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, No: 55

Me in Media

Plansız yapılaşma ve ormansızlaşma sıcaklıkların daha çok hissedilmesine yol açıyor(...)

https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/yesilhat/bilim/plansiz-yapilasma-ve-ormansizlasma-sicakliklarin-daha-cok-hissedilmesine-yol-aciyor/1823082

İstanbul'da hava kirliliği 2023'te yaklaşık yüzde 3 arttı(...)

https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/istanbulda-hava-kirliligi-2023te-yaklasik-yuzde-3-artti/3131238

Hava tahminlerinin tutarlılığı yapay zeka kullanımıyla artacak(...)

https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/yesilhat/bilim/hava-tahminlerinin-tutarliligi-yapay-zeka-kullanimiyla-artacak/1822680

Magazine Articles I wrote

METEOROLOJİ VE DİJİTAL İKİZ ||| https://www.meteoroloji.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IKLIM-Sayi47-MAYIS-24.pdf

YAPAY ZEKA VE METEOROLOJİ ||| https://www.meteoroloji.org.tr/bulten/haziran2023.pdf

Skills

Here are some of my skills!

WaSP

WindPro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Python

Qgis

WRF

R Studio

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Activities

Polar Meteorological Consulting & Engineering Corporation

Polar Meteorological Consulting & Engineering Corporation Co-Founder

Polar Meteorological Consultancy and Engineering Inc. is a leading company providing comprehensive meteorological services in Turkey and around the world. We help businesses, government agencies and other stakeholders manage their operations more effectively and efficiently by providing accurate, reliable and timely meteorological information. Our services include making and analyzing precise weather forecasts with advanced analytical techniques and state-of-the-art data processing methods, developing sustainable solution proposals by predicting the effects of regional climate change, preparing day-ahead forecasts for energy markets using digital weather forecast models and hybrid artificial intelligence, air pollution monitoring and control, creating fully automatic meteorological forecast systems specific to the aviation sector, meteorological support and consultancy for the agricultural sector, developing protection strategies against natural disasters and comprehensive training, research and development programs.?

Samsun University

Samsun University Research Assistant

- Engaging in scientific research and activities -Publishing in line with these endeavors -Participating in master's and doctoral programs -Contributing to an academic career -Ensuring the effective, efficient, and economical use of resources -Adhering to the ethical rules of the higher education institution -Taking seriously and considering tasks that are sensitive and risky as assigned by the institution

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye Scholar

-TÜBİTAK 2209/1919B012100610

-TÜBİTAK 1002/122Y059

-TÜBİTAK 2515/118Y542

Buluttan Weather Intelligence & Climate Adaptation

Buluttan Weather Intelligence & Climate Adaptation Meteorological Engineer

-Creating a comprehensive wind power generation forecasting algorithm for the wind farms for the operational forecasts

Nordex SE

Nordex SE Wind & Site Feasibility Engineer

-Evaluate wind measurement campaigns (type of equipment, localization, subcontractors etc.) in order to evaluate wind resource and reduce uncertainty on analysis at optimized costs, -Analyze wind and meteorological data, -Conduct wind flow modeling studies with appropriate software (Wasp, WindPro etc.), -Calculate wind energy projects with WindPro for assessment of site specific parameters, -Implementation of the Nordex standards into the wind flow simulations, -Produce long term wind and net production reports and statistical uncertainty analysis (P50, P90, P99 etc.), -Support the project developers` yes in the definition of optimal turbine layouts, -Perform site suitability analysis and reports in accordance with the standards set by Nordex in order to define the class of wind sites and determine the most adequate turbine model.

METAR (Meteorological Research Clup)

METAR (Meteorological Research Clup) Supervisory Board President

It is an interdisciplinary student club, founded by ITU students in 1991, aiming to contribute to the professional and personal development of students, to increase communication between department students, and to carry out studies in order to raise students' awareness on meteorological issues. METAR organizes seminars, courses, presentations, technical trips, social events and regular meetings in line with the targets it has set, and plans to continue these studies by developing them.

Beginning Node Academy

Beginning Node Academy Impactful young leader

Beginning Node Academy is a program founded by Beginning Node, a Turkish Informatics Foundation initiative. With the main focus of teaching university students 21st Century core competencies, it serves as an alternative form of education. All of our courses are prepared in accordance with WEF and OECD reports and are taught by pioneers in their own fields.

Meteo International Remote Sensing Team

Remote Sensing in Meteorology Leader

@meteouzal

Meteo Data Analysis and Reporting Team

Meteo Data Analysis and Reporting Team Leader

MeteoVAR which is a ITU student team aimed at performing data analysis with a professional approach, give meaning to the numerical and visual results obtained from the studies carried out by assimilating the written publication formats such as reports and articles, raising awareness with simplified expressions in order to address the public, increased familiarity with article and report writing techniques, mastering the basic functions of Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel, data analysis and visualization by learning to use R program, learning tips that can be used in the interpretation of data, developing the visualization of data by doing case study practices.

ITU High Altidude Baloon Team

ITU High Altidude Baloon Team Member

@ituhab

Trabzon Yacht and Sailing Club

Trabzon Yacht and Sailing Club Sportsman

@tsyk

Education

Atmospheric Sciences (Master Degree)

Master of Science

Istanbul Technical University (2022-2024)

Master of Science Atmospheric Sciences

Master's degree in Atmospheric Sciences typically involves advanced study and research in the field of meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. Degree is often pursued by individuals who have a strong background in atmospheric sciences or related disciplines and want to deepen their knowledge, skills, and research capabilities in this field.

Geology Engineering

Minor

Istanbul Technical University (2019-?)

Minor ITU

http://www.itu.edu.tr

Meteorological Engineer

Bachelor Of Science

Istanbul Technical University (2017-2022)

Bachelor Of Science ITU

Graduated second in the department. GPA: 3.54

Meteorological Engineer is a professional who specializes in meteorology, which is the scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns. Meteorological engineers apply engineering principles to atmospheric sciences, using their knowledge to design, develop, and implement systems and technologies related to weather monitoring, prediction, and analysis.

High School

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Kanuni Anatolian High School (2013-2017)

... High School

http://kanunianadolu.meb.k12.tr

Primary School

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Aydinlikevler Primary School (2006-2013)

... Primary School

Primary School

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Konaklar Primary School (2005-2006)

... Primary School

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Publications & Projects

A. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals

A1. Kara Y., Aydın S., Karanfil E., Özgür E. (2022). Prediction of Wind Speed by Using Chaotic Approach: A Case Study in Istanbul . International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics , 9 (3) , 48-56 , March 2022(...)
A2. Ünal Z.F., Kara Y., Dinç U., Öztürk R., Çöl İ., Öztürk B., Toros H., Aydın U. (2021). Lockdown effects on air pollution with meteorological conditions in Istanbul. Al'ternativnaâ ènergetika i èkologiâ (ISJAEE). 2021;(01-03):77-90. https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2021.01.005(...)
A3. Öztürk B., Çöl İ., Öztürk R., Dinç U., Kara Y., Ünal Z.F., Toros H., Aydın U. (2021). Evaluation of Istanbul Air Pollution in Combating COVID-19. Al'ternativnaâ ènergetika i èkologiâ (ISJAEE). 2021;(01-03):91-101. https://doi.org/10.15518/isjaee.2021.01.006(...)
A4. Kara, Y., Şevik, S.E.Y. & Toros, H. Comprehensive analysis of air pollution and the influence of meteorological factors: a case study of adiyaman province. Environ Monit Assess 196, 525 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12649-4(...)
A5. Kara Y, Yavuz V, Temiz C, Lupo AR. Exploring Spatio-Temporal Precipitation Variations in Istanbul: Trends and Patterns from Five Stations across Two Continents. Atmosphere. 2024; 15(5):539. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15050539(...)
A6. Yılmaz, M., Kara, Y., Toros, H. et al. Analysis of the summer thermal comfort indices in İstanbul. Int J Biometeorol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-024-02669-7(...)
A7. Yılmaz, M., Kara, Y., Çulpan, H. C., Can, G., & Toros, H. (2023). Detection and regional analysis of heatwave characteristics in İstanbul. Sustainable Cities and Society, 97, 104789. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.104789(...)
A8. Kara, Y., Akalin, I.A., Deniz, N.G. et al. Utilizing ANN for improving the WRF wind forecasts in Türkiye. Earth Sci Inform 16, 2167–2186 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01003-w(...)

B. Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings books

B1. Kara Y., Dinç U., Ünal Z.F. , Deniz N.G., Toros H. (2021). Performance Testing on Wind Forecasts of WRF Model with Analysis Data in Turkey. 8th International Meeting on Meteorology and Climatology of the Mediterranean, Online, 25-27 May 2021.(...)
B2. Kara, Y., Akalin, I.A., Deniz, N.G. et al. (2022). Wind Forecast Improvement of WRF Model By Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in Turkey. 10th International Symposium on Atmospheric Sciences 18-21 October 2022 – Istanbul - Türkiye .(...)
B3. Kara, Y., & Toros, H. 9.5 ANTALYA-MANAVGAT FOREST FIRES: A WRF-CHEM AND REMOTE SENSING ANALYSIS. WeBIOPATR 2023, 75.(...)

C. National/international books or chapters in books

D. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals

D1. Kara, Y., Dursun, Ş., Toros, H. (2020). Assessment of Air Pollution in Trabzon During COVID-19 Measures. Journal of Research in Atmospheric Science Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1-6, June 2020.(...)
D2. Kara Y., Karakaya T., Pirselimoğlu G., Dursun Ş., Toros H. (2020). Overall Evaluation of NOx , NO, NO2 Gasses in Turkey and Their Data Quality Control. Journal of Research in Atmospheric Science Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 12-16, June 2020.(...)
D3. Kara, Y. , Çivici, M. , Kartum, U. & Flores Rangel, R. M. (2022). General Assessment of PM10 and SO2 in Ağrı City Centre. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences , 34 (1) , 38-49 . DOI: 10.7240/jeps.927084(...)

E. Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books

E1. Kara Y, Öztopal A., Kahya C. (2019). Marmara Bölgesi İçin Uydu Verileri Kullanılarak PM10 Tespiti. IV. Meteorolojik Uzaktan Algılama Sempozyumu (UZALMET2019). ISBN NO: 978-605-7599-30-8(...)
E2. Kara Y, Dursun S., Toros, H. (2022). STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF AIR POLLUTANTS IN TÜRKİYE AND ITS CONNECTION WITH COVID 19. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF NEW HORIZONS IN SCIENCES | ABSTRACT BOOK (...)

Projects

1. High Time Solubility Chemical Composition of Fine Aerosols (PM2.5) in Istanbul. TÜBİTAK 2515 - PROJECT Project Number: 118Y542, International : COST Action Project, End(Est.):2022(...)

2. Statistical Analysis of Air Pollutants in Turkey and Its Connection with COVID 19. ITU BAP Project - PROJECT Project Number: FLO-2021-43011, End(Est.):2022(...)

3. Wind Forecast Improvement of WRF model by Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in Turkey. TÜBİTAK 2209 - PROJECT Project Number: 1919B012100610 , End(Est.):2022(...)

Hobbies

Here are some of my macro-photography attempts on flowers. You can also check my instagram

                              
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