DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Post

🌪️ Exciting News from Texas Tech's National Wind Institute! 🌪️ The NWI team is leading an innovative study on Hurricane Beryl to better understand and improve wind resilience in our communities. This groundbreaking research aims to enhance hurricane forecasting and develop more effective mitigation strategies. Dive into the full story and learn how TTU researchers are making a significant impact in wind science! https://ow.ly/wzot50SBCZp #TexasTech #NationalWindInstitute #HurricaneBeryl #WindResearch

🌀 Hurricane Preparedness Webinar Alert 🌀 Join AEM on May 15th for an exclusive webinar featuring insights from Jeffrey Lindner of Harris County Flood Control District. Discover firsthand what measures are being taken to protect communities during #hurricaneseason. What strategies do you think are most effective for hurricane preparedness? Sign up now. #hurricanepreparedness #tropicalstorms #communitysafety #publicsafety #severeweather #emergencymanagement #extremeweather #weatherresilience

This is a real-time forecast of damage risk to the envelope system of an engineered building that lies in the path of an imminent hurricane. Based on state-of-the-art performance-based wind engineering and metamodeling, comprehensive real-time information on damage risks can be obtained in seconds. This information can be used by emergency response and management teams to make informed decisions. [Link to the paper: https://lnkd.in/dZ-6k6C7] U-M CEE

💭 Q&A with assistant professor Pedro Fernández-Cabán on his work to protect communities from hurricane winds. He explains the challenges of his research, how scientists are using artificial intelligence to understand better wind fields, and how this work benefits the public... ➡️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/3xbyRnD

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts a busy hurricane season for 2024, Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. discussed on CBC/Radio-Canada stations from coast to coast (11 interviews), why this is happening, and how we need to prepare and adapt, at home, in our communities and across coastal systems. Listen to the interview (at 17m48s) : https://lnkd.in/g8rPBVXf

This is a great way to collect data.

Our team led by Yue Ge is conducting a hurricane survey study, so feel free to share it within your network! ——— Calling emergency managers and infrastructure operators: Have you used hurricane forecast information in your emergency preparedness efforts and business continuity operations? We kindly encourage you to participate in our survey, which will delve into the critical significance of hurricane forecast information in emergency operations planning and management.    Your unique ideas are critical in developing more resilient methods to protect our communities from adverse weather impacts. Your experience is extremely valuable in expanding our collective understanding and strengthening infrastructure resilience.   Join us in this important attempt by clicking the link below and sharing your experience. Spread out the words and invite other emergency management professionals to participate in the web survey. Let us work together to make our communities safer and better.    https://lnkd.in/epVpNZ-M     #emergencypreparedness #hurricaneforecast #infrastructureresilience #communitysafety #emergencymanagement

This webinar focuses on NOAA hurricane data and products for industry leaders in the re/insurance, retail, and architecture and engineering sectors. I know this will be of interest to several of my connections here.

Saildrone and NOAA kicked off the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Mission early this year, with Saildrone Explorer SD-1041 intercepting the edge of Hurricane Beryl about 100 nm south of Puerto Rico. As it approached the northern edge of the then category 5 hurricane, SD-1041 experienced increased windspeeds and significant wave height, along with a decrease in pressure and several rapid decreases in air temperature from associated rain bands. Data snapshot of the intercept: 📉Lowest pressure measured: 1009.67 hPa 🌊Largest sustained waves observed: 7.79 m 💨Strongest winds measured: 43.6 kts sustained, gusts 53.48 kts SD-1041 is one of 12 Explorers in the mission this summer to do hurricane research this season. Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) NOAA Research Note: The wind gusts stated in this video were actually 34.78 kn. The sustained winds were 28.4 kn.

Check out this excellent Colorado State University Source Special Report on "Innovating Hurricane Research and Forecasting"! The report includes seven insightful and accessible pieces on hurricane research at CSU. Featuring yours truly among the seven, read more about the work I've done at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere in coordination with the National Hurricane Center to evaluate the now-operational Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System! https://lnkd.in/ecW7HgQR Full report here: https://lnkd.in/eDSn84er