Stop and See the Clouds
from Weather Geeks
Guest: Dr. Bruce Albrecht, University of Miami Most of us look at the sky every day but let’s be honest, we usually only glance up long enough to decide if we need an umbrella. But what if your phone could actually help you notice the atmosphere again? Not doomscrolling… cloud-scrolling! Today we’re joined by Dr. Bruce Albrecht, the mind behind SeeMyClouds — the app that’s turning sky-gazing into a social, creative, totally addictive hobby. Whether you’re a cirrus superfan, a cumulus connoisseur, or someone who just likes a good sunset photo, Bruce is here to talk about why clouds deserve their moment…and how his app is bringing weather geeks and casual sky-watchers together one snapshot at a time. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cloud Appreciation 02:56 Bruce Albrecht's Journey in Meteorology 05:50 The Science of Cloud Microphysics 09:06 Exploring Cloud Radar Technology 11:17 Break 1 11:49 Inspiration Behind See My Clouds App 15:02 The Role of Social Media in Cloud Appreciation 18:00 Features and Functionality of See My Clouds 20:10 Break 2 21:08 Potential for Scientific Research 24:03 Understanding Cloud Seeding 26:55 Final Thoughts on Cloud Enthusiasm
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd interviews Dr. Bruce Albrecht, the developer of the See My Clouds app. They discuss the importance of cloud appreciation, the science behind clouds, and how the app encourages users to engage with the atmosphere. Dr. Albrecht shares his journey in meteorology, his research on cloud microphysics, and the potential for the app to contribute to scientific research. The conversation also touches on cloud seeding and the role of social media in fostering a community of cloud enthusiasts.
No transcript yet.