tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post2466099383493254318..comments2023-05-24T06:02:06.480-05:00Comments on Chuck's Chatter: A disgraceful sham of a programChuck Doswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-82109384624694849412011-05-19T23:26:22.441-05:002011-05-19T23:26:22.441-05:00Anon ... Just what does "QRT certified" ...Anon ... Just what does "QRT certified" mean? Who does the certification and of what does it consist? Nothing against Dr. Knupp, but I know nothing about a QRT certification program.<br /><br />Alternative views exist for everything! Thanks for sharing.Chuck Doswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-61692734122420027392011-05-19T21:25:01.771-05:002011-05-19T21:25:01.771-05:00There are some minor issues with the article here....There are some minor issues with the article here.<br /><br />1. Dr. Kevin Knupp is a QRT certified surveyor and he was on the ground from the beginning in northern Alabama. He was instrumental in rating much of the long track EF-5 in addition to identifying smaller tracks and satellite tornadoes.<br /><br />2. The article implies that a large time lapsed between the tornadoes and assessments being made. There were 5 teams on the ground or in the air by 10 am Thursday morning in Nrn AL. In all...over 900 NWS man hours and 300 UAH man hours were used to date on surveys in the region. <br /><br />The article does have some very valid points. It's only fair to point out some alternative views however.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-75939281297783414662011-05-08T07:09:02.797-05:002011-05-08T07:09:02.797-05:00The NWS, like much of the field of meteorology in ...The NWS, like much of the field of meteorology in general, has become more of a "club" than anything else. With "un-club" minded people put to pasture regardless of their merit. The arrogant "only we can do the job" sort of attitude is becoming more widespread when in reality many more could do an even better job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-30365640998244304962011-05-05T18:26:21.900-05:002011-05-05T18:26:21.900-05:00Very good points. I've heard Tim Marshall'...Very good points. I've heard Tim Marshall's name mentioned with great reverence by many meteorologists. But as you said, there does need to be a TEAM doing these major surveys, especially with an event of such historic proportions. To their credit, I will mention that NWS Huntsville called in Brian Peters to help survey the F4 damage from the Super Tuesday Outbreak of 2008. I have not seen his name on any of the surveys from this event so far, but I do know that former MIC Mike Coyne came back to help, and Kevin Knupp from UAH also helped. Perhaps this event will wake people up to the need for a consistent sort of nation-wide survey team again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-17358442116389338812011-04-29T17:29:02.292-05:002011-04-29T17:29:02.292-05:00Wow, I never knew there was a national storm asses...Wow, I never knew there was a national storm assesment (QRT) team! Apparently it's just an illusion anyway. I was wondering why the Tuscaloosa storm wasn't officially rated as of yet (to my knowledge) and apparently a lack of coordination is involved in the mix.<br /><br />What I really wonder is what in all the world is the national WCM for the NWS "out of the office" for? What could be more pressing then a second Super Outbreak of tornadoes killing hundreds, Washington lobbying?<br /><br />I hope the NWS/Research community gets a burst of support after this event (like after 1974 with NEXRAD and AWIPS development). But unfortunately I think the attention span of our government is too short for that.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Justin ReidJustin Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951308458705143487noreply@blogger.com