Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
group
What campus are you from?
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Alexis Peshehonoff, Sophomore Makaylei Huggins, Sophomore Bernard Muich, Sophomore Nicholas Fazzolari, Sophomore Liam John, Junior Harris Meyer, Junior Jakob Graudons, Sophomore Nicholas Krasznavolgyi, Freshman Stephen Syvertson, Sophomore Aditya Bhattacharya, Sophomore Kai Hong, Senior Augustine Balish, Sophomore, Zachary Ort, Sophomore Erin Rhoden
Lead Presenter's Name
Alexis Peshehonoff
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Daniel Burow
Abstract
"Project G.L.E.N., formally known as “Enhancing Tornado Research: A Case for Transitioning the Enhanced Fujita Scale,” is an ongoing initiative aimed at advancing tornado research through the development and deployment of an unmanned tornado probe. Through the Gale Level Environmental Navigator (G.L.E.N.) probe, a remote-controlled unit equipped with specialized meteorological sensors and innovative design features, we aim to collect real-time, onsite data from within tornadoes. This approach allows for direct measurement of internal atmospheric conditions such as wind speeds, pressure fluctuations, temperature, humidity, and other storm dynamics while removing human risk from tornado interception, significantly enhancing the safety of storm research. Additionally, while current tornado ratings rely heavily on post-storm damage surveys, which may not accurately reflect the full strength or behavior of a tornado, Project G.L.E.N. seeks to provide a more objective basis for tornado classification, bridging the gap between damage-based assessments and recorded metrics. The project’s initial phase focuses on localized data collection to validate sensor performance, refine instrumentation methods, and optimize probe design. Collected data from our final, revised design will be analyzed for statistically significant trends, providing the empirical foundation for potential enhancements or revisions to the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale. "
Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Yes, Spark Grant
Included in
Project G.L.E.N. (Enhancing Tornado Research: A Foundation for Transistioning the Enhanced Fujita Scale)
"Project G.L.E.N., formally known as “Enhancing Tornado Research: A Case for Transitioning the Enhanced Fujita Scale,” is an ongoing initiative aimed at advancing tornado research through the development and deployment of an unmanned tornado probe. Through the Gale Level Environmental Navigator (G.L.E.N.) probe, a remote-controlled unit equipped with specialized meteorological sensors and innovative design features, we aim to collect real-time, onsite data from within tornadoes. This approach allows for direct measurement of internal atmospheric conditions such as wind speeds, pressure fluctuations, temperature, humidity, and other storm dynamics while removing human risk from tornado interception, significantly enhancing the safety of storm research. Additionally, while current tornado ratings rely heavily on post-storm damage surveys, which may not accurately reflect the full strength or behavior of a tornado, Project G.L.E.N. seeks to provide a more objective basis for tornado classification, bridging the gap between damage-based assessments and recorded metrics. The project’s initial phase focuses on localized data collection to validate sensor performance, refine instrumentation methods, and optimize probe design. Collected data from our final, revised design will be analyzed for statistically significant trends, providing the empirical foundation for potential enhancements or revisions to the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale. "