In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.
Women of NOAA: Kristin Calhoun
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Radar experts publish new book on weather radar technology
A new book highlights the biggest technological upgrade to Doppler radars since first installed – dual-polarization technology.
Radar improvement helps forecasters to “see” storms better
Radars are a vital tool for weather forecasters because they provide a detailed picture of storms as they’re happening. A new radar technique is helping forecasters provide more accurate information about rain and snow storms.
NSSL names new Deputy Director
NSSL Deputy Director Lans Rothfusz announced his retirement at the end of 2018 and NSSL is pleased to announce Kurt Hondl as the new deputy director.
NSSL instrumentation meteorologist retires after 47 years
Sherman Fredrickson retired in early December after working over 40 years. He remembers a time atmospheric measurements were made via pen and pad.
VIDEO: Advanced Technology Demonstrator
Learn about NSSL’s latest radar with this Bite Sized Science video!
Forecasters now have richer data to predict fast-moving floods
FLASH — short for the Flooded Locations and Simulated Hydrographs Project — is now in the hands of NWS forecasters!
mPING awarded for help in operational meteorology
The National Weather Association recently awarded the mPING development team for help the application has provided in meteorology.
NOAA HWT Hosts Annual Spring Forecasting Experiment
For for the next five weeks NOAA’s Hazardous Weather Testbed Experimental Forecast Program is focused on using cutting-edge computer models.
April 12th Reddit AMA: What’s On the Radar? | Talk Weather Research with NOAA
When severe weather strikes anywhere in the United States, weather radar is one of the most important tools forecasters use to track storms and warn the public. The current system, known as the WSR-88D radar…