WeatherBrains 400: Going Strong at 400
WeatherBrains Episode 400 is now online (September 23, 2013). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s Guest Weather is a suggestion from listener John Wetter. He is Deputy Director for Weather Systems and Assessment Program – National Center for Atmospheric Research. He is Dr. Obot, aka Dr. Sheldon Drobot. Sheldon, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Our email bag officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners and dives head first into the mail bag.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: In a recent Facebook post, my friend Tim Marshall mentioned using a theodolite. His post reminded me of having used one in my early NWS career, so I thought we’d explore what a theodolite is used for in weather along with something called a pibal.
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at hurricanes during the week of September 23rd.
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 400:
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Picks of the Week:
JB Elliott – Picture of sunset on Lake Quinalt, Olympic National Park, Washington.
Nate Johnson – Bill Nye on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Bill Murray – Book choice, Taken by Storm
Brian Peters – NOAA 5-year Research and Development Plan
James Spann – Radarscope
Aubrey Urbanowicz – Peak Foliage Dates
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Nate Johnson, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.
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About the Author (Author Profile)
Brian Peters is one of the television meteorologists at ABC3340 in Birmingham and a retired NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist. He handles the weekend Weather Xtreme Videos and forecast discussion and is the Webmaster for the popular WeatherBrains podcast.Subscribe
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