McDonald, James 2022-02-21
This interview focuses on Dr. McDonald’s research as an engineer and wind scientist. It describes his work following the Lubbock Tornado of 1970. It discusses his work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy. Moreover, it details his work on the F-Scale. Dr. McDonald details his involvement in the development of the of the Enhance Fujita scale and the development of standardized wind damage indicators.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James McDonald
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Date: February 21, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:10:11 (1 hour 10 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction; the Great Plains Life Building; Studying tornado generated missiles; A brief history of tornado research; tornado hazard assessment; Working on Department of Energy standards for buildings; Tornado myths; The Enhanced Fujita Scale; Damage indicators for tornados; Changes in wind damage research and technology; Wrap-up
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374084 >
Related Interview: McDonald, James 2022-01-31 and McDonald, James 2022-02-07
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