Balloons, Sensors, and Storm Secrets

Arizona State University and the Department of Energy are launching DUSTIEAIM, a bold new project using weather balloons, radars, and sensors across the West Valley to decode how urban sprawl and pollution twist monsoon storms in Phoenix. By tracking everything from raindrop size to airborne particles, they’re turning the city into a living lab to improve forecasts, tackle extreme heat, and empower communities with real-time weather and air quality insights — all while inviting locals to help launch balloons and see science in action. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20a9559c8c8770bd