WeatherBrains 228: State Climatologists
WeatherBrains Episode 228 is now online (June 8, 2010). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
WeatherBrains - June 8, 2010
Our guest panelist is Laura Velasquez handles the weekend weather duties for Storm Team 8 at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Central Michigan University. She majored in meteorology and minored in math and Geographic Information Sciences.
Joining us this week as our guest Weather Brain is Dr. Dennis Todey. Dr. Todey has his Bachelors and PhD in meteorology from Iowa State University and his Masters from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Some of his research has included data gathering from different platforms, understanding the effect of climate on yields in the Midwest, the relationship of Pacific SSTs and climate and agriculture in the Midwest and trends in climate in South Dakota. He is an Associate Professor of Ag & Biosystems Engineering-SDSU and he is the South Dakota State Climatologist.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Kevin is our mail bag officer so he gives us a complete rundown on our email arrivals.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: Weather is a great science but there are also a lot of visual appeals to the field. This episode 101 takes a look at a particular type of high cirrus clouds called mare’s tails.
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of June 9th.
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 228:
Central Michigan Meteorology Program
South Dakota Office of State Climatologist
Michael Moss Storm Chase Video
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Tim Coleman – Humidity
JB Elliott – College of DuPage Severe Weather Warnings page
Bill Murray – Get’s the Horn
Brian Peters – American Radio Relay League
Kevin Selle – Lighter Than Air
James Spann – Deepwater Horizon Incident
Laura Velasquez – Bill’s Blog at WOOD-TV
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.
