Weather Geeks

Guest: Daryl Herzmann, Iowa State University Whether you’re a farmer tracking rainfall, a storm chaser following severe weather, or just someone who loves keeping an eye on the sky, today’s episode is for you! We have the pleasure of talking with Daryl Herzmann about the Iowa Environmental Mesonet: a powerful network of weather stations that collects and organizes real-time weather data across the state. We’ll dive into his journey into Meteorology, his role in managing this extensive project, and some of the many data-driven insights you need to to stay informed. From temperature trends and precipitation patterns to storm analysis and climate impacts, we break down the numbers and explain what they mean. Chances are you’ve relied on the Mesonet’s data without even realizing it! So, stick around- this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet03:02 Daryl's Journey into Meteorology05:54 Understanding the Iowa Mesonet09:10 Data Collection and Archiving Challenges12:05 The Role of the Iowa Mesonet in Weather Forecasting14:48 Real-Time Data and Its Applications18:01 The Future of the Iowa Mesonet21:12 Climate Change Insights from Data24:05 The Impact of AI on Meteorology26:59 Conclusion and Future Directions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Marshall Shepard analyze the catastrophic flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, examining meteorological conditions, communication challenges, human factors, the role of terrain, the impact of climate change, and the importance of effective weather messaging and preparedness strategies.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd and guests Bijan Abtahi and Maria Augutis discuss the impact of weather on Olympic athletes, the collaboration with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, climate change challenges, air quality importance, and weather sensitivities in sports.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno discusses with Chris Van Arsdale from Google the Firesat project, a satellite system using AI and machine learning for early wildfire detection, its operational challenges, and its impact on firefighting and climate research.

The conversation delves into the innovative Otus Project, where founders Nelson and Louis Tucker discuss their meteorological journeys, the challenges of severe weather data collection, the technical aspects of drone deployment, the risks of storm chasing, and the collaborative efforts with other researchers, emp

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Brian Bledsoe explore the lessons from Hurricane Helene, highlighting the necessity of resilient infrastructure, improved flood risk communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comprehensive planning to safeguard communities against extreme weather and climate change.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Anne Hegley explore the intricacies of weather forecasting, focusing on communicating uncertainty, water resource management, visual communication, community engagement, hurricane forecasting, probability interpretation, and the use of augmented reality and social media to improve public understanding.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno and Pamela James discuss the environmental impact of the fashion industry, emphasizing sustainable practices, the challenges of fast fashion, and the need for regulation and innovation.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno interviews Dr. Levi Boggs about upper atmospheric electrical phenomena, specifically transient luminous events (TLEs) such as sprites, blue jets, and gigantic jets. Dr. Boggs shares his journey into the world of atmospheric electricity, the characteristics and differences of TLEs compared to traditional lightning, and the challenges of observing these elusive events. The conversation also delves into ongoing research regarding the impact of gigantic jets on the environment and technology, including potential effects on satellite communications. In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno speaks with Dr. Levi Boggs from Georgia Tech Research Institute about the challenges and advancements in studying Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) such as gigantic jets and red sprites. They discuss the difficulties in capturing observations, the importance of citizen science, and the potential for future research and technology to enhance understanding of these phenomena. Dr. Boggs shares insights on how TLEs can inform our understanding of traditional lightning and expresses his aspirations for future research endeavors.

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd interviews Dr. Al Gasiewski, a leading expert in satellite-based meteorology and co-founder of WeatherStream. They discuss the critical role of data in weather forecasting, the innovative use of microsatellites to improve atmospheric monitoring, and the importance of thermodynamic variables in predicting weather patterns. The conversation also covers the challenges and opportunities in developing micro satellites, the evolution of public-private collaboration in weather data, and the broader applications of weather information across various industries. Dr. Gasiewski shares insights into the future of remote sensing and the potential impact of their upcoming satellite constellation on weather forecasting accuracy.