In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field
series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to save
countless lives across America's heartland, chasing one tornado at a
time.
Robin Tanamachi has been captivated by tornadoes and extreme weather her
entire life. When she realized people researched weather for a job, she
was hooked.
She now studies tornadogenesis, or how tornadoes form, and what causes
them to get weaker versus strengthen. For her, driving around in a
Doppler radar truck aiming towards storms is a normal day in the office.
The data she collects is then modeled and studied on computers--with
math, physics, and computer science working hand in hand with
meteorology.
At the end of the day, knowing exactly how, when, and where these
violent storms happen can give more warning time for everyone involved.