Severe Weather Research, Norman, Oklahoma

Description

DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT FILM RELEASE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) UNITO AMERICAN WASHINGTON, D.C. - 20301 STATES of PLEASE NOTE DATE IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 1979 Oxford 7-6161 Release # 41-79 Footage: 51'/16mm Color Master Room 2E773 With Magnetic Tape 036000 Time: 1:25 036XXX 108210 SEVERE WEATHER RESEARCH 106/04 (Official U.S. Air Force Film Released by Department of Defense) DATE/PLACE: Stock footage shot at various times at Norman, Oklahoma and other locations. 102245 SCOPE: Doppler radar tests which detect tornadoes before they 101166 become visible to ground observers, adding significant lead time 105801 in tornado warnings. 103545 BACKGROUND: Tornadoes are the most powerful storms known to man. 100892 Their high winds cause much damage to our nation's heartland each summer. Tests conducted jointly by the Air Force, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are answering a lot of questions about these storms. These tests will help determine the capabilities of a new radar system for joint military and civilian use. A special Doppler radar adds a new dimension to tornado detection and warning, detection of internal storm motions. This radar located at the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman, Oklahoma detects and tracks these internal circulations that indicate severe storms and tornadoes. The Doppler radar has detected tornadoes more than 20 minutes before they become visible to ground observers, adding significant lead time in tornado warnings. Tornado advisories made by Doppler also had fewer misses and false alarms. These tests have indicated that Doppler radar can provide all of us with better detection and more warning time for the severe storms that attack yearly. -MORE-

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Filmed News Releases