CLEAN : World's biggest hurricane simulator aims to improve forecasts

The video discusses the capabilities of the Sustain facility, which can simulate category five hurricane winds and hold large volumes of water. It highlights the importance of studying the interaction between hurricanes and the ocean surface, emphasizing the challenges of collecting field data. Laboratory measurements are crucial for understanding these interactions, aiding scientists in their research.

How does the sustained facility contribute to hurricane research?

What types of water can be used in the sustained facility for hurricane research?

What is the significance of studying the interaction between hurricanes and the ocean surface?

Why is it challenging to gather data from the field during hurricane studies?

In what ways can laboratory measurements assist scientists in understanding hurricanes?