Archive for 'Weather' Tag

The Doppler Effect and Its Effect On You

by Hans F. on Aug 6, 2009

If you watch a weather report on television, you may have heard of the term “Doppler radar” during weather forecasts. What exactly is a Doppler radar? Also, fundamentally, what is the Doppler effect?
The Doppler effect is a phenomenon that can be observed with a moving object which is emitting waves. Many objects emit waves: cars [...]

It’s Cold Outside!

by Kevin C. on Jan 22, 2009

Last week, the eastern half of the United States was hit by a extreme cold front which brought temperatures down to low temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero Fahrenheit with the wind chill in some places.
Isn’t wind a peculiar thing? It can make a decently chilly day to freezing cold. And in the [...]