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Ep66 - How Satellites Help Us Measure Rainfall More Accurately in the Philippines
· 1 h 03 min · Episode 66
Episode Ep66 - How Satellites Help Us Measure Rainfall More Accurately in the Philippines
How do scientists make sure our weather radars are actually accurate? In this episode, climatologist Dr. Irene Crisologo explains how she used satellite data to calibrate ground-based weather radars in the Philippines and overcoming challenges like beam blockage from mountains and urban structures. We also trace her journey from physics to geology and climatology, and how she turned her love for drawing into science communication. #RadarScience #ClimatePH #ScienceCommunication #PinoyScientist
⌛Chapters
00:00 Radar and Satellite Analysis of Rain
00:50 Podcast and Partners Introduction
04:00 Meet Our Guest
09:35 Moving from Physics to Geology and Climatology
13:20 Developing Radar Research and Science Communication
19:53 Understanding Beam Blockage and Radar Measurements
28:49 Introduction to Dr. Irene's Research
32:40 Analysis of Rain Measuring Instruments
34:44 Importance of Calibration in Radar Data
42:02 Analysis and Calibration Methods
48:49 Data Access and Research Challenges
52:31 Research and Analysis Experiences
58:06 Tips for Beginning Researchers
📚Reference:
Crisologo, I., Warren, R. A., Mühlbauer, K., & Heistermann, M. (2018). Enhancing the consistency of spaceborne and ground-based radar comparisons by using beam blockage fraction as a quality filter. Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 11(9), 5223-5236.
🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, The Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, and SciEnggJ.
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