Atmospheric Science
(Meteorology)
Welcome!
Club Coordinators:
Science – Sharron Story
Math – Pam Summers
Technology – Tracy Clanton-Smith
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
AccuWeather
Forensic Meteorology
CSI-WEATHER!!!!
•  Meteorology: The science that deals with
the phenomena of the atmosphere,
especially weather and weather
conditions.
•  Forensic: Relating to the use of science or
technology in the investigation and
establishment of facts or evidence in a
court of law.
Source: dictionary.com
Slip and Fall
Types of Cases
Weather can be an integral factor in many cases.
•  Slip and Fall"
•  Lightning
•  Vehicle accidents
•  Aviation and marine"
•  Wind damage/severe"
storms"
•  Crime scene"
•  Heavy rain/flooding
• . Divorce"
Basic Principle #1
•  WE ARE NOT ADVOCATES
Basic Principle #2
•  NEVER STRAY FROM YOUR AREA OF
EXPERTISE
Doppler Radar Reflectivity
Doppler Total Rainfall
Gage Adjusted Storm Total
Hurricane Katrina
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Miles Per Hour
Wind/Water Timeline
Wind/Water Timeline for East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS
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Time on August 29, 2005
PEAK WIND GUSTS (MPH)
10
HEIGHT OF STORM SURGE
(FEET)
Contact Information
Contact Info
§  Tracy Clanton-Smith, Math/Science Club
Technologist
•  Questions for Experts – Send questions in by
email to have your question answered by the
experts
•  Email: tracy.clanton@ttu.edu