HRD scientists receive AMS Awards at the 92nd AMS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA – 22-26 January 2012
Shirley T. Murillo was awarded the American Meteorological Society’s The Charles E. Anderson Award “For outstanding support of minorities and women to promote a more diverse workforce through mentoring, education, and community service.”
Dr. Mark D. Powell, CCM, was named a Fellow of the AMS.
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- Shirley Murillo with AMS President Jon Malay
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- Mark Powell with his wife Linda and son Riley
About Us
The Hurricane Research Division (HRD) is a part of the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) on Virginia Key, FL. AOML is a part of the Oceanic and Atmospherc Research (OAR) office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States Government’s Department of Commerce (DOC).
HRD began fifty years ago as the National Hurricane Research Project and has, under various names, continued to conduct scientific research into hurricanes and related tropical weather phenomena, using theoretical studies, computer models, and an annual field program employing NOAA hurricane research aircraft. This research has resulted in a deeper, scientific understanding and in numerous practical applications which have improved forecasts. HRD employs meteorolgists, computer scientists, and other professionals, who collaborate with other governmental and academic scientists worldwide in this ongoing effort to advanced scientific knowledge and increase public safety.
