WeatherBrains 131: A Weather Discussion
WeatherBrains Episode 131 is now online (July 28, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
The Weather Brains crew discusses weather software with a focus on radar display. Plus there are lots of weather web sites which offer a good deal of weather information and the crew gives you some of their best choices.
James Spann looks into the mailbag which continues running over with comments and questions for which we try to provide some form of reasonably intelligent answer. One of the hardest questions to answer is the future of occupations in the field of meteorology. Plus someone responds to JB’s rant on Significant Weather Alerts.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: It is affectionately called “the smurf.” That comes from the initials for SFMR or Stepped Frequency Microwave Radiometer. It is relatively new device on Hurricane Hunter aircraft that has been developed over the last ten years or so which enables more accurate wind speed measurements in hurricanes.
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 131:
WeatherTap Radar and Weather Information
WeatherTap also does offer realtime lightning data.
JetStream for weather learning
Join James Spann, Brian Peters, and JB Elliott come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
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