Guest: John Trostel, Director

From towering supercells to fast-moving derechos, severe storms are some of the most powerful and unpredictable forces in nature. Forecasting these storms requires cutting-edge technology, real-time data analysis, and years of research to improve early warning systems and save lives. That’s where institutions like the Severe Storms Research Center at Georgia Tech come in. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re diving into the groundbreaking work being done at SSRC—from tracking lightning patterns to developing new storm prediction models. We’re thrilled to welcome John Trostel, the director of SSRC, to tell us all about it…

Chapters

1. 00:00 Introduction to Severe Storms and SSRC
2. 03:10 The Role of Co-op Observers in Weather
3. 06:13 The Birth of the Severe Storms Research Center
4. 09:03 Understanding Severe Storms in the Southeast
5. 12:08 Innovative Radar Technology and Its Applications
6. 15:02 Lightning Mapping and Its Importance
7. 18:01 Microclimates and Their Impact on Weather
8. 20:54 Future Research Directions and Collaborations
9. 23:51 Distinguishing SSRC from Other Research Entities
10. 27:11 Vision for Future Storm Research Technology

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