Archive for July 27th, 2021

WeatherBrains 810: I Drive A POC

WeatherBrains Episode 810 is now online (July 26th, 2021). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research as part of the Research Applications Laboratory Weather Systems and Assessment Program, specializing in research at the intersections of transportation, weather, climate and artificial intelligence.  Dr. Curtis Walker, welcome to WeatherBrains!

  • Toll of highway crashes due to severe weather conditions (13:00)
  • What is the goal of automated technology in regards to situational awareness?  (33:30)
  • How does new weather technology on modern cars work? (38:20)
  • Serving underrepresented communities and improving diversity at NCAR (1:08:30)
  • Issues with receiving severe weather warnings in vehicles (1:11:50)
  • When is it time to consider moving to an electric vehicle? (1:22:20)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
  • This Week in Tornado History with Jen
  • National Weather Round-Up
  • and more!

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Web Sites from Episode 810:

Dr. Curtis Walker Bio

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Curtis Walker – This company is testing self-driving cars in New York City for the first time

Jen Narramore – New “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning category to trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts on mobile phones

Nate Johnson – Out

Troy Kimmel – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain – Perception of Risk

Bill Murray – Foghorn

James Spann – Climate Doesn’t Have To Be A Dirty Word

Aubrey Urbanowicz – Out

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, Nate Johnson, and Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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