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Title: Tornado Applet
Url: http://profhorn.aos.wisc.edu/wxwise/tornado/t.html
Creator: Ackerman, Steve
Medaris, S.V.
Whittaker, Tom
Publisher: University of Wisconsin--Madison. Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Description: This interactive Java applet from the University of Wisconsin-Madison demonstrates the effect of changing tornado variables. By adjusting funnel width and core pressure difference, the user can produce tornadoes of different intensities and see their effects. After the tornado has blown over, users are asked to choose the intensity rating for the tornado on the EF-scale.
LC Classification: Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Dynamic meteorology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Turbulence
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Dynamic meteorology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Vorticity
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Wind -- Storms. Cyclones -- Tornadoes
GEM Subject: Science -- Physics
Science -- Meteorology
Key Concept: Meteorology -- Tornadoes
Date Issued: 2003
Resource Type: Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Model
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- HTML
Application -- Java
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Middle School
Higher Education
Elementary School
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Language: English
Rights: Tom Whittaker, S.V. Medaris, and Steve Ackerman
Access Rights: Free access
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