Big Country Storm Spotters Group

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Complete Mesoanalysis (new!)
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Get ready for the Spring 2010 Season!

Items in need

 


StrikeStorm Nexrad Radar (Provided by Fort Phantom Weather)
RadarRadar


Storm Prediction Center
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Position Tracking

Shane
GPS tracking powered by InstaMapper.com

 

Item Needed Why? Do we have at least one?
Chase Vehicle To chase the storms Yes 2 of them (Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Sentra)
Laptop To compile radar Yes 2 of them
GrLevel3 Public Radar Yes
GrLevel2 Private fast refresh Radar Yes with a Level 2 Feed
Lightning Data Yes 2 Sources. Both Internet Based
Flashing Lights Warning lights while chasing Yes 1 Orange Rotating (need light bar style)
PC Data Card To get Internet Access on the road In the works...
Still Cameras To get photos Yes Several
CamCorder To record what we see 1 old and one new DVD recorder
Web Cam To archive the chase (Still photos) Yes Several
Emergency Aid Kit For First Aid Yes
Emergency Road Hazard Kit For road side Emergencies and Safety Yes
Fire Extinguisher To Put out fires in an emergency Yes
Weather Radio To listen to local warnings Yes
Hand Held Communications "Walkie Talkies" for multi car communications Yes 2 Sets
Mobile Anemometer To record wind speeds Yes
DC to AC power Inverter To power up the Laptops and other devices Yes one of them. More will be needed.

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If you would like to become part of this group or a Sponsor please email me at
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