WeatherBrains Episode 819 is now online (September 27th, 2021). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s Guest Panelist chases extreme weather like hurricanes. He’s also a veteran the the show. Mark Sudduth, welcome back to WeatherBrains!
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is a legend in the field of meteorology. He grew up in northwestern Kanas. He he attended Southwestern College with the goal of becoming a basketball couch. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was eventually assigned to Okinawa. He earned his Masters Degree and phD at Florida State University and soon became a forecaster for the National Hurricane Center in 1961, and made Director from 1974-1987. He then worked as Chief Meteorologist at KHO-TV in Houston, Texas until 2008. Dr. Neil Frank, welcome!
Today’s droughts vs. Dust Bowl in terms of impact (9:55)
Look back at Hurricane Carla (17:00)
Remembering John Hope (44:00)
Discoveries made when making switching from government to TV broadcasting (57: 00)
Importance of giving talks when beginning a broadcast career (59:45)
Worst-case scenarios in weather (1:04:10)
Is it time to replace the Saffir-Simpson scale? (01:11:22)
Does the weather community name too many tropical systems? (01:18:56)
Experiences with Hurricane Ida (01:40:16)
The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
This Week in Tornado History with Jen
National Weather Round-Up
and more!
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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.
WeatherBrains Episode 818 is now online (September 20th, 2021). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s Guest Panelist is a lifetime member of the National Weather Association. She’s also a recipient of the 2020 NWA Special Act Award. Dr. Kandis Boyd, welcome to the show!
Tonight’s First Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma and holds a PhD in Meteorology. Dr. Caleb Fulton, welcome!
Tonight’s Second Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, focusing on radar development. Dr. David Bodine, welcome!
Our Third Guest WeatherBrain is at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Jim Kurdzo. Welcome!
R. O. N. (Research Operations Nexus) (7:45)
Phased Array Radar (21:00)
Major Types of Radars (22:00)
Radar Applications In Storm Chasing (31:30)
Using radars to solve operational/severe weather problems (38:30)
“Cone of Silence” Phenomenon (49:30)
Capabilities of Phased Array Radar vs Traditional Radar (57:00)
When will phased array be operational? (01:25:00)
The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
This Week in Tornado History with Jen
National Weather Round-Up
and more!
Our email officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners.
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.