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----- Original Message -----
From: "Evan Bookbinder" <Evan.Bookbinder@noaa.gov>
To: <stargazr@alltel.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 8:41 AM
Subject: Tornado Warning Device


> Robert,
>
> You're not serious are you? Unlike lightning, which has a distinct
> electromagnetic field, or smoke/radon/carbon monoxide which omit unique
> properties that can be detected by a sensor...there is no way to "detect
> or sense" a tornado, especially one that has yet to develop. If this
> were true, we would have 100% verification statistics on tornado
> warnings. There is much unknown about the formation of tornadoes, and
> since most tornadoes have winds < 100 mph, your attempt is not much more
> than a wasted effort. Even the roar of a tornado cannot always be heard,
> and usually it's too late by then.
>
> The best early warning device is a NOAA weather radio or an Internet
> warning device that can alert people when a tornado warning is issued by
> the National Weather Service. These are small and cheap enough to go
> into people's homes, and many own them already. There are projects
> underway to fund free radios to those who cannot otherwise afford these
> devices (especially in mobile homes).
>
> Anyways, back to the point at hand, while a great venture and idea, it
> simply cannot be done at this given stage of understanding the science
> behind tornadoes. You're probably the 20th person to come up with this
> idea since I've been a member of this newsgroup, so this definitely
> isn't something new.
>
> Have a good one.
>
> -Evan
>
> Evan Bookbinder
> Meteorologist
> NWS Springfield, MO
>
>
>
Why did you even bother to write?  Sounds like you've already
judged my project as impossible.  What good did your government
agency the NOAA system for Orlando Florida in Spring 97?
They did not have a warning system in place.  How many died?
Do not think the private sector can not come up a practical and
workable system.

My design may not be perfect but it will not be so difficult as you
seem to think.  Without going into detail for obvious reasons.  I have
a serious design that will save lives.

What I need to know is the barometric signature of a near miss to
direct hit of a tornado.   If you can't or wont help me go back to
you ivory tower on high.

Robert Miller

P.S.
If I sound to harsh I'm sorry, but do you know how many times I've
had a collage educated government employee tell me something can
not be done?

P.S.S.
I also have a collage degree in electronics and digital circuits!  If I
can't
do something I'm smart enough to figure that out for myself.  Thank-you!