EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 26 MIN
IceCHIP Field Campaign
from Weather Geeks
Guest: Dr. Victor GensiniWhen discussions are had about Billion-Dollar Disasters, odds are your mind goes to the biggest hurricane landfalls and tornadoes that struck the country this year. But the sneakiest of disasters has become hail storms. As the convective storm passes through a town and dumps tons of ice on cars, roofs, and windows, the costs very quickly add up and the infrastructure is put to the test. But do we know all we can about these hail storms and how we can mitigate future disasters? Today, we are welcoming back a friend of the show Dr. Victor Gensini to discuss his upcoming field campaign, which is the largest one that has ever been funded that focuses solely on hail.ChaptersIntroduction to Hailstorms and Their ImpactVictor Gensini's Journey in MeteorologyUnderstanding Hail: Current Knowledge and GapsThe IceChip Field Campaign: Goals and LogisticsA Day in the Life of a Field CampaignFuture Aspirations in Hail ResearchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What this episode covers
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Dr. Victor Gensini about the often-overlooked disaster of hailstorms. They discuss the significant economic impact of hail, the gaps in current hail research, and the upcoming IceChip field campaign aimed at improving our understanding of hail formation and its effects on society. Victor shares insights from his journey in meteorology, the logistics of conducting field research, and the importance of collaboration in advancing weather science.
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