As noted earlier, there's big controversy at the National Hurricane Center over leadership and a failing weather satellite.
Now we learn more of the story, including rebellion among the scientific staff. And then comes a bold statement from well-known meteorologist Dr. Jeff Masters.
It greatly troubles me that the most visible and admired member of my profession has failed to use good science in his arguments for funding a replacement of the QuikSCAT satellite. The Director of the National Hurricane Center needs to be an able politician and good communicator, but being truthful with the science is a fundamental requirement of the job as well. Mr. Proenza has misrepresented the science on the QuikSCAT issue, and no longer has my support as director of the National Hurricane Center.Posted by Alan at July 5, 2007 08:54 AM