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.
