Radiolab The Weather Report
Oct 28, 2022
In this insightful discussion, Karen Clark, a trailblazer who created the first predictive hurricane computer model, shares her journey and its impact on the insurance industry. She highlights the importance of accurate weather forecasting, its historical significance, especially during D-Day, and the challenges of predicting climate change's effects. The conversation reveals how innovations in weather data, particularly through technology, are transforming our understanding and response to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
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Krick's D-Day Forecast
- During World War II, General Eisenhower needed an accurate weather forecast for D-Day.
- Irving P. Krick, though not solely responsible, gained fame for predicting a crucial break in the bad weather, enabling the invasion.
Gone with the Wind Forecast
- Irving P. Krick provided a weather forecast for the filming of the burning of Atlanta scene in "Gone with the Wind".
- He used university resources and time for this private work, blurring ethical lines.
Privatizing Weather
- Krick pioneered private weather forecasting, viewing weather as a commodity.
- He aimed to dismantle the National Weather Service and fully privatize weather forecasting.
