As we waited agonizingly for convection to initiate in our Central Oklahoma Domain (and as of this writing, we are still without storms), we were paid a visit by Don Berchoff, Director of the NWS OS&T.

Our discussion with Mr. Berchoff included:

• the need to continue improvements in Convective Initiation (both sensor and model based)
• using multi-sensor blending for more holistic storm interrogation
• his thoughts on the coming of AWIPS2 and the utility for extensibility
• the need for improved analysis and visualization tools in light of the 12 fold increase in data flow

“Fortunately” the weather “cooperated” with us and everyone in the room was able to engage in the discussion.

-K. Manross :: Week 2 EWP Weekly Coordinator