HUNTSVILLE – The man who helped pioneer weather coverage in the area and brought “weather in motion” to television viewers has embarked on another meteorological mission.
Bob Baron, the founder of Baron Critical Weather Institute will join the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in a ribbon-cutting today for “How We Know the Weather,” an interactive exhibit.
And the unveiling fittingly comes as the area has been under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches and a tornado watch since midnight.
“We are excited to unveil this cutting-edge exhibit in partnership with the (Rocket Center),” Baron said. “This comprehensive exhibit explores the evolution of weather instrument development through time and demonstrates how these advancements have improved our understanding of ‘How We Know the Weather.’”
The innovative, STEM-based and educational exhibit includes 30 engaging interactive displays, live feeds, and sensory experiences that invite visitors to learn about the science of weather and the instruments developed to measure the interaction between the sun and the Earth.
Subjects range from the evolution of weather satellites and radar technology to the science of lightning.
The exhibit includes information about tornadoes and hurricanes and a walk-in tornado shelter. A wind exhibit allows visitors to see patterns of wind movement, and another illustrates how to read radar maps.
“We are pleased to add this dynamic exhibit to the Rocket Center,” said CEO and Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Robinson. “It’s been exciting watching this engaging exploration of the weather come to life, and we look forward to sharing it with our guests and our Space Camp students.
“Like everything we do, this exhibit inspires the spirit of discovery and is an investment in lifelong learning.”
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