WeatherBrains 156: Zoom Radar
WeatherBrains Episode 156 is now online (January 19, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Of course, it helps to be a little nuts about technology, too, as we saw last week with our guest, Leo Laporte.
This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word cold will appear a number of times as winter clenches its hold on much of the US during the last week or so.
Tonight our main topic is radar with a special guest. Jeff Berardelli is a meteorologist with CBS in Miami. Jeff is the founder of Zoom Radar, www.zoomradar.com, radar for web sites for television stations. Jeff is a weather geek, so he fits right in, but he knew little about computer technology so he waded into interactive display of radar. Jeff has a fascinating story of how he got it all going. The product allows people to zoom close in while retaining the resolution of the radar display. Plus Jeff talks a bit about the weather business in Miami.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective. JB addresses the question of sling psychrometers.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: With all the cold weather embracing the Nation, the professor delves into a topic that is not easy to see – even when it is as cold as it is. And despite what James Spann might say, sublimation has nothing to do with limes! The professor looks at the process of moving solids to gas in this week’s Weather Brains 101.
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 156:
Picks of the Week:
Kevin Selle – Daily Giz Wiz
Brian Peters – Energy from trash
James Spann – Image of the Day
JB Elliott – Plymouth State Weather Center
Dr. Tim Coleman – SPC Archive Events
Join your host, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.
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