A special thanks to National Weather Service meteorologists Dewey Walston and Steve Zubrick for hosting the first meeting of the Central Maryland and Northern Virginia DataStreme distance learning course. The meeting included a guided tour of the forecast office and a special midday balloon launch.
September 7, 1996
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Our tour begins at the regional weather forecast map. |
The hydrologist at work as Hurricane Fran flood waters rise |
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The modern weather forecast office utilizes computer technology to forecast the weather more accurately. |
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Studying current weather satellite images |
Looking at a regional map of watersheds (showing the area drained by major rivers and streams) |
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NEXRAD Doppler weather radar workstation |
Creating an electronic database of DataStreme course participants |
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Getting more detailed reports on specific counties |
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