Observations
Great bursting balloons, Batman!
Ever wonder what happens to weather balloons as they reach their peak altitude and can’t take the low pressure anymore?...
Yes, We've Got Maps
Richard Jackson: “And by the way: political leaders are REALLY good at maps. Map your data.” #AMS2017 — Jared Brewer...
The Paths to Observing Are Paved with Innovation
Every journey begins somewhere—sometimes all you need to do is start heading down a path. This year AMS Past-President Fed...
Perspectives
We Want Your Thoughts on Observational Needs
by Fred Carr, AMS Past President Dear Paper and Poster Presenters at the AMS Annual Meeting, As you know, the...
Perspectives
Space-Based Environmental Intelligence Community Celebrates
by Ron Birk, Northrop Grumman Over 150 stakeholders in our Space-based Environmental Intelligence community came together December 1 at the...
AMS Programs, Perspectives
Protecting Scientific Use of the Spectrum
by Ya’el Seid-Green, AMS Policy Program There has been much talk recently about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceedings to...
AMS Programs, Perspectives
Moving Forward, Again, on a National Network of Networks
by James Stalker, President & CEO, RESPR, Inc. Since my last blog in The Front Page a little over a...
From AMS Journals, Perspectives
Budget Squeeze Spurs U.S. Weather Collaboration
by George Leopold, AMS Policy Program The watchword for future federal weather efforts will be collaboration. Budget sequestration has so...
Perspectives
A National Network of Networks: The Discussion Continues
by James Stalker, CEO, RESPR, Inc., and Chair, R&D/Testbeds Working Group for the AMS Ad Hoc Committee on a Nationwide Network...
AMS Programs
Plane Has Combative Attitude toward Storms
Technological advancements don’t always involve brand-new applications; sometimes, progress can be made when older technology is utilized in new ways....
