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Brainstormer Returns
Fri Nov 07, 2003
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Hi, I’m Bryan Yeaton, and you’re listening to The Weather Notebook. Last month, our
Brainstormer headed out to the desert, to find himself. What he found was that the desert is
really hot, and so has slunk back to cooler climes, proverbial tail between his legs.
But he has returned with a new Brainstorm, and here it is. Some of you may remember the old
days when forecasters wrote on maps of the United States with their magic markers, then pushed
the national board aside to reveal a regional map?
Today, we watch Kristin Dodd on the Weather Channel, or Spencer Christian, or any of your
local forecasters, as they magically change the maps behind them with just a click. Well,
here’s some news for you—there is no map behind them, usually just a blank wall of green or
blue. What we want to know is, what is this substitutional technology called, and how does it
work.
If you are new to our Brainstorms, all you have to do is call in and answer our question. If
we choose your answer as representing a the throng of astute, or at least creatively incorrect
folks, on the air, we will send you some fun Weather Notebook trinkets, and you will get to
hear your voice blaring over the FCC’s domain. Just call our toll-free number: (888) RAIN-001.
That’s (888) 742-6001.
For a chance to consider the question more deeply before your measured response, just go to
our website: www.weathernotebook.org.
Again the question: how do they put a weather map that isn’t really there behind your favorite
weather forecaster? Again the number: (888) RAIN-001. You can also e-mail your answer, or
write us with any weather question, at questions@weathernotebook.org. Good luck.
The Weather Notebook receives funding from Subaru of America, and the National Science
Foundation.
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