Educational Programs Training the Next Generation of Severe Weather Scientists
We offer graduate fellowships, undergraduate internships, and summer workshops to cultivate future experts in meteorology and engineering. Hands-on experience with our facilities is a key component.
Pioneering Tornado Chase Operations and In-Situ Data Collection Methods
Our field researchers brave severe weather to place instruments directly in the path of tornadoes. This ground-truth data is irreplaceable for validating remote sensing and models.
The Role of Supercomputing in High-Resolution Tornado Forecasting Models
Massive computational power is required to simulate the fine-scale processes of tornadogenesis. Our supercomputers run complex models that help predict tornado formation and behavior.
Inside the World's Largest Tornado Simulation Wind Tunnel Facility
The institute's cornerstone is a massive wind tunnel capable of generating controlled, vortex-driven winds. This allows for repeatable experiments on structural integrity and fluid dynamics.
Advanced Doppler Radar Systems Deployed for Real-Time Tornado Analysis
Our institute deploys state-of-the-art mobile and phased-array radar to capture tornadoes with unprecedented detail. This technology provides critical data on wind speeds and debris patterns.
The Founding Mission and History of Our Pioneering Tornado Research Center
Exploring the origins and core mission of the institute established to decode the mysteries of tornado formation. Our journey began with a commitment to save lives through advanced science.