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WeatherBrains 864: Just Kids Solving Laplacian

| August 9, 2022 @ 9:00 am

WeatherBrains Episode 864 is now online (August 8th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight is a special show discussing the Lakeland Weather Club and might set a record of the number of Guest WeatherBrains.
Joining us first is author Dorna Schroeter.  Welcome!
AccuWeather Meteorologist Michael Steinburg makes an appearance on WeatherBrains.  Thanks for joining!
Our next Guest WeatherBrain might have more impact on the field of meteorology than almost any other person.  He’s had a positive impact on the thousands of students he’s had.  He was nominated by his former students and recognized with an AMS special award for his innovative leadership in teaching meteorology at the high school level while mentoring and inspiring his students.  Jim Witt, welcome!
Also joining us is the DIrector of the Hurricane Research Division at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorology Laboratories for NOAA.  Dr. Frank Marks, thanks for joining.
Karl Silverman retired as a Lead Forecaster in the Space Flight meteorology group at Johnson Space Center.  Thanks for joining.
Greg Tripoli became the Chair of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Welcome!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
  • Background on Lakeland Weather Club (04:15)
  • Advice on starting your own weather club (01:46:30)
  • Should the definition of a supercell thunderstorm be clarified or changed?  (01:56:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:49:10)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:52:20)
  • National Weather Round-Up
  • E-Mail Segment (01:53:20)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 864:

The Weather Wiz

“How an Idea from Nature Changed Our World: The Story of Velcro” – by Dorna Schroeter

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Frank Marks – NOAA and Saildrone launch seven hurricane-tracking surface drones

James Aydelott – Foghorn

Jen Narramore – Olivia Newton-John passes away

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – A novel method for objective identification of 3-D potential vorticity anomalies

Troy Kimmel – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain – First Drafts of Rock: “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears (w/ Kevin Bacon)

Bill Murray –  Foghorn

James Spann – Tropical Cyclone Guidance Project

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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About the Author ()

Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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