Man maintains scientific instrument on the plains

Unlocking a Treasure Trove of Aircraft Data

Research reveals direct measurements of wind and temperature from aircraft provide the highest valued inputs into Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models compared to weather balloon radiosondes, satellites, and ground-based, weather observing stations. However, aircraft data has its shortcomings including data spareness, clustering around major airports, and relatively high latency, which constrains its full potential to…

Stephen Wegmenn

Your ‘Tern to Shine: Stephen Wegmann

Internship season  Summer 2022  Internship Affiliation  2022 William M. LaPenta Intern  University Affiliation  Georgia State University Major  Geosciences Tell us about your internship responsibilities.  My main task is the digital storytelling of findings from four major social and behavioral science projects researching tropical cyclone communication and the public, local, and state governments. Here are the…