WeatherBrains 818: Nasty Math And Creepy Waves
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!
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Web Sites from Episode 818:
Picks of the Week:
Dr. David Bodine – 3D Timelapse of Wall Cloud
Jim Kurdzo – Precursor signals for QLCS tornadoes
Jen Narramore – Tornado Talk Tweet
Dr. Neil Jacobs – AMS Summer Community Meeting
Nate Johnson – Out
Troy Kimmel – Langley Hill Doppler Radar
Kim Klockow-McClain – Radar Aeroecology
Bill Murray – Sign up for the Virtual Research to Operations Nexus
Bill Murray – Tropical Cyclone Radar Loops
James Spann – Climate Prediction Center 8 to 14 Day Outlooks
Aubrey Urbanowicz – Foghorn
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.
