VORTEX2: Media day near Oklahoma City, 2009-05-07 - 2009-05-08

A collection of photos from a media day publicizing the VORTEX2 (Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment) field project. The event took place outside the National WEather Center (NWC) on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. There are scientists and students from several institutions, fleets of vehicles bearing data collection instruments, media representatives, and other notable attendees. Individuals identified include Christopher Weiss, Roger Wakimoto, Howie Bluestein, Michael Biggerstaff, and Tomothy Lim.