Cloud physicist Marco Polo A. Ibañez shares his experience in weather modeling and his research on raindrop size distribution during the Southwest Monsoon in Western Luzon. He also shares the importance of measuring the raindrop size in better understanding atmospheric processes.
⌛Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Weather Modeling
03:00 Experience at the Manila Observatory and NASA
06:07 Growing Interest in Atmospheric Science
09:01 Analysis of Raindrop Size Distribution
12:08 Instruments and Technical Aspects of Research
15:03 Findings on Raindrop Size Distribution
17:55 Practical Applications of Research
20:45 Challenges in Conducting Research
23:54 Experiences and Lessons from Research
27:06 Future Plans and Aspirations
30:06 Advice for Aspiring Researchers
📚Reference: Ibañez MP, Pura AG, Sajulga RA, David SJ. 2023. Raindrop size distribution characteristics during the Southwest Monsoon period in Western Luzon, Philippines. Philipp J Sci 152(S1):1‐16.► https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/publication/special-issues/meteorology/121-vol-152-no-s1-meteorology/1823-raindrop-size-distribution-rsd-characteristics-during-the-southwest-monsoon-period-in-western-luzon-philippines
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