RECORDED MARCH 4, 2025; Originally released March 12, 2024
Guest: Dr. Sean Waugh, National Severe Storms Laboratory research scientist
As we’ve seen in the movies, and real life, tornadoes are some of the most destructive forces in nature, capable of leveling homes and damaging entire communities in a matter of minutes. And what about hail? It causes BILLIONS and billions of dollars in damage in the US every year. But how do we get up-close, real-time data on these violent storms in order to learn what is needed for better predictions? That’s where cutting-edge field research comes in. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re diving into the world of storm observation and mobile weather technology with Sean Waugh from NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory. From deploying instrumented drones and mobile mesonets to braving the extreme environments of tornadoes and hailstorms, his work is helping scientists better understand the atmospheric conditions that drive severe weather for years to come…
Chapters
- 00:00 The Destructive Power of Tornadoes and Hail
- 02:58 Sean Wu: A Journey into Meteorology
- 05:57 Innovative HAIL Camera Technology
- 08:47 Chasing Hail: The Challenges and Safety Measures
- 11:59 Observing Hail: The Role of High-Speed Cameras
- 14:46 Mobile Mesonets: Gathering Atmospheric Data
- 17:59 Machine Learning and AI in Weather Prediction
- 21:02 AI in Meteorology: Enhancing Forecasting Accuracy
- 24:23 Hands-On Learning: Training the Next Generation of Meteorologists
- 26:00 Tornado Research: Understanding Formation and Behavior
- 28:05 Behind the Scenes of Twisters: A Meteorologist's Role
- 32:20 Authenticity in Film: The Science of Twisters
- 36:41 Passion in Meteorology: Inspiring Future Generations
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