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![NSSL retired scientist Don Burgess pioneered the concept of nowcastingby using radar to direct an NSSL research team during a tornado interceptand lead the discovery of the tornado vortex signature seen in radardisplays nssl0272.jpg NSSL retired scientist Don Burgess pioneered the concept of nowcastingby using radar to direct an NSSL research team during a tornado interceptand lead the discovery of the tornado vortex signature seen in radardisplays](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/https/s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_nssl0272.jpg?itok=sYz5KCaQ)
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NSSL retired scientist Don Burgess pioneered the concept of nowcastingby using radar to direct an NSSL research team during a tornado interceptand lead the discovery of the tornado vortex signature seen in radardisplays. Burgess leads the NO-XP mobile radar team. (Image credit: VORTEX II | Susan Cobb)
Credit
VORTEX II
Photographer
Susan Cobb
Display Date
2009 May 31
Location
Nebraska, Omaha
Collection
NSSL
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
OAR
NSSL