Overview of National Weather Service Operations and Support Functions
The IEEE Central Illinois Section is cohosting a tour of the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting and radar site in Lincoln, IL. This free, online and in-person event is open to all IEEE members and IEEE students 18 years of age or older. This event will include a technical presentation regarding storm forecasting via the WSR-88D dual-polarization radar and related technologies, and short tour of the forecasting office.
According to the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), dual-polarization radar can extract information about the horizontal and vertical properties of particles held aloft. These size and shape data allow meteorologists to classify rain, ice pellets, snow, hail, non-precipitation particles and ground clutter with greater accuracy.
REGISTRATION:
If you plan to attend, you must register below to reserve your seat. Registration and attendance are free to all IEEE members.
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PARKING and ACCESSIBILITY:
Parking spaces are available adjacent the building, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms and a water fountain will also be available. Federal law prohibits all visitors from bringing firearms or other weapons into the facility. For any additional questions: please see the attached contact information.
ABOUT US:
Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, Danville and their surrounding areas.
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- Date: 29 Oct 2024
- Time: 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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- 1362 IL-10
- Lincoln, Illinois
- United States 62656
- Starts 20 September 2024 11:00 AM
- Ends 29 October 2024 11:59 AM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- 8 in-person spaces left!
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Ed Shimon
An Overview of NWS operations and support functions
This talk will include a slide presentation and transition to a guided tour of the Lincoln facility.
Biography:
Ed is currently the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln. Ed is in charge of the office's readiness for hazardous weather and public education on their hazardous weather safety program. He is also the primary liaison between the office and all the core partners. Ed has been with the NWS since 1994, after serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the first Gulf War. His time in the NWS has included stays in Madison WI, Duluth MN, and Lincoln IL. Throughout his career in the National Weather Service, Ed has been very active in severe weather research, training, outreach, and computer administration.