Severe Weather Field Experience

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Brief Description

This three-credit course is a field trip to the Great Plains to forecast and observe convective storms from 12 May to 26 May 2008. Activities include a presentation and forecasting exercises by NOAA Storm Prediction Center forecasters, a discussion with scientist, photographer, and seasoned chaser Dr. Chuck Doswell, a tour of the National Weather Center, and a tour of the facilities at KSBI-TV in Oklahoma City. Enrollment requires an application available on the left. The application deadline for 2008 has passed.