In this video segment adapted from NOVA, scientists are on the hunt for tornadoes. Using Doppler radar, they gather data in the hopes of solving the mystery of how tornadoes form.
Meteo 361 focuses on mesoscale meteorology and mesoscale forecasting.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, scientists use computer simulations to explore the question of how supercell thunderstorms produce tornadoes.
Riding the Wind with Kalani is designed for 5-8 year olds to gain knowledge about the weather. The site provides information on Basic Earth movements such at rotation and revolution topics such as how the tilt of Earth's axis, and its revolution create seasons.
This article describes the use of satellite remote sensing to examine supercell thunderstorms with the intent of predicting when or if they are likely to produce tornadoes. During the afternoon and evening of May 3, 1999, a series of supercell thunderstorms produced large, destructive tornadoes concentrated in central Oklahoma. During this outbreak, the NASA Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite made an overpass of 6 rotating supercell storms and was able to capture extreme lightning rates (exceeding 90 flashes per minute) on its Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS). It is thought that lighting flash rates decrease rapidly just before a tornado forms, thus providing a potential warning. Animations of the May 1999 lightning flashes and of worldwide lightning patterns are included, as well as links to the TRMM mission website and to other sites with related information.
This video from WVIZ Cleveland helps students understand how weather experts track severe weather events.
Students learn about tornadoes - their basic characteristics, damage and occurrence. Students are introduced to the ways that engineers consider strong winds, specifically tornadoes, in their design of structures. Also, students learn how tornadoes are rated, and learn some basics of tornado safety.
This site describes atmospheric conditions that cause tornadoes, how to prepare for tornadoes, and how to mitigate damage caused by them.
Today you will learn about tornadoes, how they are measured, and what to do in the event of a tornado. Using this information, you will create a plan that can be implemented either at home, in school, or in a public place like the mall, library, or movies.
Students study how the Doppler effect helps scientists study both tornadoes and galaxies. Grades 8-12.
Tornadoes are capable of serious destruction. What gets them twisting? Where do they get their energy? How can we protect ourselves when a tornado is approaching?
