Atm Sci Seminar: Langerud
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
Contact: Karen Ryba/Phone: 701-777-4761
October 10, 2007
Langerud to Speak at Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
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“Cloud Seeding in North Dakota – The Abridged Version”
(Grand Forks, North Dakota): Darin Langerud, Director, North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board of Bismarck, North Dakota, will present a seminar titled, “Cloud Seeding in North Dakota – The Abridged Version” in Ryan Hall (Room 128) at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11. The seminar is free and open to the public. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.
Abstract:
North Dakota has a rich history in cloud seeding dating back to the early 1950’s. This presentation will review the early history of cloud seeding in the state, its scientific foundation built on decades of research and development, the existing operational program, and prospects for the future.
About Atmospheric Sciences:
In addition to the Ph.D. program, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and an undergraduate minor program in Atmospheric Sciences. Research areas of interest include atmospheric chemistry, surface transportation meteorology, radar meteorology, climate analysis, cloud physics, radiation, ground- and satellite-based remote sensing, aviation meteorology, hydrometeorology, mesoscale meteorology, data assimilation, numerical weather prediction, and weather modification. The Atmospheric Sciences Department has played a major role in research for a number of Federal and state agencies, including the DOE, NASA, NDARB, FHWA, USDA, and DOD.
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