User talk:Pierre cb
February 2006Hello, Pierre cb, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:
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Weather RadarHi, In the radar article you have changed the caption to "Storm front on Doppler radar screen (NOAA)". This is not a Doppler radar display (velocity) but a reflectivity (intensity of precipitation). It is an american media error to subtitute Doppler to Weather radar. Weather radar can be Doppler but a Doppler radar is not necessarily a weather radar. Sorry but I have to correct. Pierre cb 13:27, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
While I suppose it is technically more correct to say Doppler weather radar, I have very rarely seen this phrasing use. You say that "Doppler radar" is a misnomer. It's not a misnomer, and especially not an "American" misnomer; it is accurate, it's just a shortening. It is the term used by the National Weather Service, The Weather Channel, The Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Environment Canada, and almost every other agency that I could find. In most contexts, it is clear that when an article uses the phrase Doppler radar they in fact mean weather radar with Doppler capabilities. I am going to be going through and clarifying wording in a bunch of the articles you changed, I hope you don't mind, but clearly, the phrase "Doppler radar" wins out over "Doppler weather radar" or, even worse, "Doppler effect weather radar". Let me know if you have any problems with this. -RunningOnBrains 21:16, 11 February 2008 (UTC)
BWERI figured out the mistake concerning Doppler in Canada soon after I made the change...which was 1985 not 1993. And you're right about BWERs...any radar should be able to capture them. My problem (and that of the GA reviewer) was that references were not provided for that line, and I could not find one on the internet. If your masters is such a reference, or you know of an appropriate text reference, readd the date wording, providing your master's or the appropriate paper/book as the reference. Thegreatdr (talk) 18:08, 8 March 2008 (UTC) North American ice storm of 1998 GA Sweeps Review: On HoldAs part of the WikiProject Good Articles, we're doing sweeps to go over all of the current GAs and see if they still meet the GA criteria and I'm specifically going over all of the "Meteorology and atmospheric sciences" articles. I have reviewed North American ice storm of 1998 and believe the article currently meets the majority of the criteria and should remain listed as a Good article. In reviewing the article, I have found there are some issues concerning sourcing that may need to be addressed, and I'll leave the article on hold for seven days for them to be fixed. I have left this message on your talk page since you have significantly edited the article (based on using this article history tool). Please consider helping address the several points that I listed on the talk page of the article, which shouldn't take too long to fix with the assistance of multiple editors. I have also left messages on the talk pages for other editors and related WikiProject to spread the workload around some. If you have any questions, let me know on my talk page and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. --Nehrams2020 (talk) 02:06, 17 March 2008 (UTC) I'd like to leave it for a few days and see how things develop. If you want to start a discussion about protection, you can try Talk:Tornado or WP:RFPP. Cheers, --Ryan Delaney talk 15:18, 18 March 2008 (UTC) Radar composantes.png/svgHi Pierre. I've made the change to radar components as requested. Enjoy! Vanessaezekowitz (talk) 22:41, 9 August 2008 (UTC) Convective storm detectionThanks for your work on convective storm detection, particularly radar and as it pertains to hail/updrafts. I put up a rough start of the article online and haven't gotten around to expanding and refining it (especially the exclusionary focus on tornadoes). Do you plan to add anything about lightning detection (and prediction)? Evolauxia (talk) 01:27, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
Question about weather radarThanks for all the work you've put into the excellent Weather Radar article. I consulted it just now, wondering how sites like Intellicast distinguish between rain, snow, and wintry mix in their radar images. My guess having read the WP article is that it's based on the calculation of the downward velocity of the precipitation. Is that right? If so, would it be possible to include a brief mention of that in the article? Thanks again. Jbening (talk) 20:13, 13 December 2009 (UTC) Severe weather article reformattingOne of the editors called me back for ideas regarding this article. Since I've been away from the article for a while, I got fresh perspective. I think we went about things in a way that was too complicated last year. This morning, I simplified the format. I'd be interested in your opinion as to whether this reorganization improved the article or not. Thegreatdr (talk) 19:22, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
Code for tornado proofing buildingsI did insert something about that which I found into the radius of maximum wind article. I would think there are rules about how to tornado proof structure, as most National Weather Service Offices in tornado or hurricane-prone areas have an interior safe room which was built independently (and prior to) the rest of the building which surrounds it. The way buildings are built in the Bahamas are the best method of hurricane-proofing a structure (it was a method used in Florida into the 1920's and then lost as contractors poured into the state to build cheap housing during housing booms which has occurred since then). As for whether it is mandatory code (or law) in certain states, I have no idea. Thegreatdr (talk) 22:07, 25 July 2010 (UTC) Hazel imagePaul created both a winter storm book and a Northeast hurricane climatology back in the 1980s/1990s while he was at HPC. This was done manually, prior to our introduction to nMap, so yes, the images look clean and stylized for a black and white printing format. I have an old copy at work. He never published it. I'm wondering how CHC got access to it in the first place. =) Thegreatdr (talk) 17:11, 6 November 2010 (UTC) Pulse-Doppler radarHello Pierre cb. It would be nice if you would like to collaborate. I was unaware that we are supposed to communicate about articles using each others personal page until you pointed this out to me. Thank you. It was a pleasant surprise to see someone else provide the correct equation for I. The criticism you left for me identifies no specific defect in the article that you would like me to correct - you mention the article is confusing, you mention something about in-line references that I did not understand, you site nothing specific that needs to be changed, and you left comments about the article on my personal page instead of in the discussion for the article. If you can describe the kinds of things you do not like, then I will correct those things every few months when I become available. If that is unacceptable, then I can put the article back the way I found it. The original article regarding Pulse-Doppler was incorrect, and I revised it so that readers could understand a little bit about how these kinds of radar/sonar systems work. Pulse-Doppler is about 10 times more complex than conventional systems, and the best I can do is to just skim the surface of the topic because convolution radar/sonar systems are very difficult to understand and nearly impossible to explain without providing the actual code and specifications (not helpful in an encyclopedia). It would be nice if you could help. You seem to have a great deal of experience writing for wikipedia. I hope this finds you well, and I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Best regards, GregNanoatzin (talk) 07:21, 29 June 2011 (UTC) David Atlas (Meteorology pioneer)Hello Pierre, The source of the Jewish Virtual Library is the Encyclopaedia Judaica, which contains biographies of renowned Jews (among them is David Atlas). Engines On (talk) 23:52, 28 August 2013 (UTC) fr article:1999 tornadoI don't know if this is really correct under Wikipedia's policies, but because I only have a basic level of French-speaking abilities, and I don't like having to switch back and forth with NWS information, I thought I would say this here instead, seeing as how you at least appear to be able to speak English to some degree. On the French Wikipedia, I made this edit for a valid reason. Oklahoma City area is not too vague because so many areas had significant impacts. Also, the page that I referenced in my edit summary is not titled Moore. The page (source) for the supercell itself and all tornadoes it produced is named ELGIN - CHICKASHA - BRIDGE CREEK - MOORE - CHOCTAW STORM, although that does not properly relate because that is only the path of the storm itself, not the track of the tornado I am referring to. That tornado impacted far more than just Moore; that is just a result of media bias that chose to ignore much of the incredible damage that occurred in other areas. Also, I would definitely call the words of national agencies more important than claims the media makes. You are incorrect in claiming that the media in the United States has always referred to it as Moore tornado, even if that has often occurred; there are definitely some media sources that have referred to it otherwise, although media references still should not be important here. The forecast office itself has referred to it as Oklahoma City area tornado and Bridge Creek - Moore - Oklahoma City tornado. If you want me to give you more sources to verify this, then please ask. Also, Bridge Creek to southwestern Oklahoma City to Moore is only the area where F5 damage was rated as such. If I properly recall, the tornado caused approximately one billion dollars in 1999 USD, with 450 million dollars of this damage being caused in Oklahoma County, which does not contain any part of Moore. I repeat, Oklahoma City area is not vague at all, but rather, is more inclusive and better. As stated by the National Weather Service here, "Totals from this tornado include 36 direct fatalities (12 in Bridge Creek, 1 in Newcastle, 9 in S/SE Oklahoma City, 5 in Moore, 6 in Del City, and 3 in Midwest City), 5 indirect fatalities during or shortly after the tornado, 583 direct injuries, numerous indirect injuries (too many to count), 1800 homes destroyed, and 2500 homes damaged." The majority of the fatalities from this tornado occurred in Bridge Creek, followed by Oklahoma City, and of 36 fatalities, only five of them were in Moore, another point of significance. Also stated by that source is the tornado track - "2 SSW Amber - far N Newcastle - SW Oklahoma City - N Moore-S Del City-W Midwest City". Over five cities were judged to have received F4+ damage, as well as Amber (F4) and Bridge Creek (F5), which wouldn't really be cities. Based on all of this, I would judge that the section's name should be more inclusive. Finally, on the name of the tornado which many say is Bridge Creek-Moore, that claim was only made on the basis that the SPC's F5 tornado list said so. That was only referring to the area where F5 damage was observed, not the full track. In having such a narrow-ranged title, Wikipedia may as well say that the rest of the track doesn't matter, even the parts where the tornado was judged to still be violent. The only other ways I could reword the title while keeping it inclusive of the affected areas would be 1999 Amber-Midwest City tornado, 1999 Amber-Some City Inbetween-Midwest City tornado, or Oklahoma City metro tornado. The reason I am saying so much about this is I am tired of media bias towards Moore every time a tornado occurs within its city limits. I don't want to see Wikipedia promoting this view, especially when it is within my capability to remove such bias. It seems to me that with some tornado articles, the name Wikipedia gives is not inclusive enough...and it often appears that the only reason is that the editor wants the title to be short so that it is easier to type. This issue doesn't just appear on that page of the French Wikipedia, but also occurs on the English Wikipedia and likely other Wikipedias on a multitude of pages. I just think that articles and sections of articles should have more inclusive titles. I'm sorry that I made this so long, I just wanted to give many of my reasons at once so that I can make my purpose clearer and avoid missing many points. Also, I'm sorry if I am breaking some sort of policy by posting about an issue that has occurred in one language of Wikipedia in a different language of Wikipedia. Dustin talk 00:37, 7 March 2014 (UTC) DewcellRight now the only image is within File:Stevenson screen interior.JPG but it's not very clear. I'm at work so later when it gets quiet I'll get one of the spares and get some pictures. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 19:55, 30 March 2014 (UTC)
Anticyclone vs. high-pressure systemI oppose the merge since one is defined by wind and the other by pressure. However, any merger could be complicated if that is what is favored, as high-pressure system is a GA while anticyclone is C class. If merger is favored, someone is going to have to be careful with this. I would merge referenced content from anticyclone into high-pressure area to maintain the GA status and then rename high-pressure area as anticyclone. The C class article shouldn't be the kernel for the merged article, should that be decided, because it is the lesser article. Thegreatdr (talk) 20:34, 21 September 2014 (UTC)
Re: 1776 Pointe-à-Pitre hurricaneHeh, sorry about that edit summary. Sometimes I get bored just saying "redirecting". In essence, the article was rather short with no hope for expansion, so I merged it into the season article. If there was more info, the article could have stayed, but the storm was over two centuries ago. I had brought up a merge discussion, and no one voiced to the contrary. Also, though it is unofficial, I talked to people on the IRC channel, and there was a general agreement that it could be merged. We could restart a discussion on it if you want. I had originally created the article, and it was kinda just sitting there, so I boldly merged it. Does that make sense? ♫ Hurricanehink (talk) 16:27, 2 October 2014 (UTC)
I don't know if blanking the page solves the problem. If you believe that the page should be deleted, ask for the deletion.Xx236 (talk) 06:56, 10 November 2015 (UTC)
MESO-SAILSHey Pierre. Thanks for pointing out my lack of citation in my inclusion of mentioning MESO-SAILS in Terminal Doppler Weather Radar. Fixed it now! — Preceding unsigned comment added by GlueManGoop (talk • contribs) 14:33, 3 February 2017 (UTC) TDWR mapI notice that at File:Map TDWR.svg, you list Norman. That radar is located at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (not Norman), so the file needs to be changed. Thank you. Master of Time (talk) 17:31, 17 February 2017 (UTC)
ARMOR Radar editHey Pierre! I publicly thanked you for your additions to ARMOR Doppler Weather Radar, but that is anecdotal. I live in Huntsville and regularly use ARMOR for mesoscale obs in the Tennessee Valley - Thank you for adding that template to the article! I feel dumb that I didn't think about it. Bryan C. W. (talk) 18:53, 2 May 2017 (UTC) Brian DalyHi Pierre! Thanks for your very thorough article. As for the equations, they would be of general interest to a non meteorologist. However, some of the formulas may need to be highlighted with units to be used, especially distance (SM, NM, km, or m?) and angles (degrees or radians?). This has been a stumbling block for many a meteorology (or other) student. Thank you sir! Brian Daly Mobile AL Praying for Houston my home city.
Gustave HermiteInteresting article. I see that your ref to l'Aerophile points to Google books; actually it would be possible to give a link to tha actual article since all issues of the Aerohile are available online. See [1]TheLongTone (talk) 16:31, 30 October 2018 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
BonjourBonjour Pierre. J'ai recu votre message de mon draft the Roger Lhermitte. Oui, en effet, je suis un des fils. Je prepare la page quand j'ai un peu de temps par ci par la. Je pense etre pret dans un mois (j'ai des tas de references a lire). Quand je seras finit, j'aimerais le traduir en francais. Je pourrai vous contacter quand c'est pret? Pardonne mon ecriture. Ca fait un moment que je n'ai pas eu l'opportunite a ecrire en francais. Vous etes le bienvenu a contribuer si vous etes interresse aussi bien sur. J'etait a Montreal pendant 6 ans a McGill (un hasard complet). Quelle belle ville. Jrmlhermitte (talk) 13:49, 1 November 2019 (UTC)
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Image of Doppler weather radar of Visakhapatnam in RMC, Chennai articleDear Pierre cb. Good day. I just noticed you added an image of Doppler weather radar of Visakhapatnam in Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai article. I wonder why the radar in Visakhapatnam be included in an article about Chennai. I guess it can be removed. However, I'd like to know your rationale before deciding further. Thanks. Rasnaboy (talk) 16:59, 2 May 2020 (UTC)
Aviation Weather CentreThe heading doesn't add anything. And you might try brushing-up your spelling. (Responsalities?) Valetude (talk) 20:47, 12 December 2021 (UTC) Or more to the point, the lede doesn't summarise the article (as it should). But in any case, an article as short as this does not warrant a lede. Valetude (talk) 23:04, 12 December 2021 (UTC) Day 8 Convective Outlook page you declined.Your comment on that it is already covered by the SPC Wiki page is incorrect. They never mention on that page how many times one has been issued and their respective days. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ExtremeWX (talk • contribs) 13:35, 19 March 2022 (UTC)
BOM Radars UpdateHi @Pierre cb I have updated the BOM Radars image using an Openstreetmap background map and have uploaded it to the List of Bureau of Meteorology weather radars infobox. DiamondIIIXX (talk) 04:38, 21 July 2022 (UTC)
Thank youThank you for catching the Hurricane Dorian reference on the Fiona page. I am so embarrassed! While there were multiple reports during the storm of waves of that height for Fiona itself (including a loose but not verified report by meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler of waves twice the predicted height), finding a reliable reference which states it explicitly has proven difficult. I saw the buoy measurements originally from a non-news channel angle, and neglected to check the year. Thank you again. - Tenebris 66.11.165.101 (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 14:45, 26 September 2022 (UTC) CarefullWhile I get and agree with why you called the IP's reasoning Bullshit, I do feel the need to remind you of WP:Civil.Jason Rees (talk) 10:34, 19 March 2023 (UTC)
A pie for you!
1939 Pacific Hurricane SeasonHi Pierre, I’d like to ask where you were able to get the tracks for the 1939 Pacific hurricane season, as the source link is now dead. If you happen to be the person who made the tracks, would you be able to give me some information on the analysis? I’m a tropical cyclone animator and am doing an analysis on the season, and would like to know more information. Best regards, Corgi :) Corgimations (talk) 02:37, 5 May 2024 (UTC)
Reverted my editHi, I see that you reverted my edit on Radar. I thought the image was for radar as well, not just radio waves. Susbush (talk) 02:28, 20 September 2024 (UTC)
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