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Title:

The Tornado Problem: Forecast, Warning, and Response

Abstract:

Research on tornadoes over the last 20 years has been conducted by a combination of universities, research institutions, federal agencies, and more recently by private meteorological companies. Recent advances in scientific technologies and computers have lead to an explosion of knowledge in the last decade. This is evidenced by increased accuracy in the detection and prediction of tornadoes as well as increased warning lead time before tornado formation. Most of the research in this are has focused on the physical sciences and technology portion of the warning process. Far less attention has been spent on warning communication process, behavioral response, and epidemilogy of tornadoes. The translation of improved technolgies into better tornado forecasting and warning services must also involve the incorporation of physical and social science. This is necessary to develop improved warning communication and coordination processes that will lead to the further reduction of tornado related injuries and fatalities.

Source(s):

Natural Hazards Review, Vol. 1 No. 2, NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory and Colorado State University Cooperative Institute for Research in Atmosphere. For a copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2000

Author:

Golden, Adams

Keywords:


Forecast/Prediction
Emergency management
Safety

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