Airborne Severe Storm Surveillance. Volume 1. Summary and Recommendations
Abstract
The report of the Summer Study is presented in two volumes. Volume 1, Summary and Recommendations, includes background material, the principal findings supported in most instances by brief discussion, and recommendations, in the form of brief statements, made as a result of the findings. Volume 2, Reports of the Working Panels, contains material prepared by the Panels, which represents more detailed discussions in support of both the findings and recommendations. Airborne reconnaissance required to improve the forecasting and warning of severe tropical storms (hurricanes and typhoons), and to support efforts to achieve effective storm modification, is emphasized. Other methods of getting the necessary information and data are considered, and where appropriate, are recommended as part of the total system. Also discussed is the application of advanced groundbased and aerospace techniques to other kinds of violent weather, e.g., East Coast winter storms and violent thunderstorms producing tornadoes. While it is recognized that a degree of specialization is required for the most effective application of technology to problems, the severe storm surveillance system as a whole is viewed as an important national resource that can be used effectively in our defense against a variety of environmental hazards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0717719
Entities
People
- James W. Meyer
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology