Science and Society - Dr. Jo Muller

Explore the critical intersection of science and society in this 38-minute lecture by Dr. Jo Muller. Delve into the importance of hurricane research, examining global tropical cyclone frequency trends and improved intensity metrics. Analyze the relationship between Atlantic storm power dissipation and sea surface temperatures. Discover the field of paleotempestology, its methodology, and potential climate drivers. Gain insights from historical storm patterns and their implications for future hurricane seasons. Conclude with a look at the 2020 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Atlantic Basin, emphasizing the role of scientific research in understanding and predicting these powerful natural phenomena.

NATURE OF SCIENCE BIG IDEA: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
I am a researcher and teacher.
Let Science be our Guide Why is it important to study hurricanes?
Global Tropical Cyclone/hurricane Frequency 1970-2013
Better Intensity Metric
Atlantic Storm Maximum Power Dissipation
Atlantic Sea Surface Temperatures
The problem
Introduction to Paleotempestology
Methodology
Potential Climate Drivers
Lessons from Paleotempestology
2020 Hurricane Outlook 2020 Hurricane Season Forecast Atlantic Basin