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Ask Jack: An Online Weather Help Desk
 Entry ID: 08-virtual_help-Weather-99

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Summary
Abstract: Ask Jack, is a virtual help desk designed to answer questions related to
weather. An archive of previously answered questions is maintained and indexed
by specific topics. Such topics include basic weather science, degree
days,Antarctica, and hurricane science. Other topics pertain to Antarctica and
include such subjects as plant life, climate, and general science.

Questions are answered by ... View entire text
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Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: Jack Williams and his weather team are the weather editors for USATODAY.com.
They regularly post replies to as many questions as possible about weather and
climate.

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: Users can send Jack Williams a question through this page.
Service Citation
Originators: USA TODAY
Title: Ask Jack
Provider: USA TODAY
URL: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/askjack/wjack3.htm
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >WEB-BASED Parameter Definition
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >DIGITAL/VIRTUAL REFERENCE DESKS >ASK-A METEOROLOGIST Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >AEROSOLS Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >AIR QUALITY Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
OCEANS
Use Constraints Answers are not returned via email, they are posted to the web site.

Users and visitors should view the Privacy Policy before submitting
questions. This information is available at
http://www.usatoday.com/ads/legal.htm#privacy
Ancillary Keywords
Weather Forecast
Atmospheric Phenomena
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Service Provider
USAT > USA TODAY Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.usatoday.com/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: USATODAY.COM
Phone: 703-558-8066
Email: feedback at usatoday.com
Contact Address:
Attn: Marketing Department
1000 Wilson Blvd.
22nd Floor
United States
USATODAY.com
City: Arlington
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 22229
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Distribution_Format: HTML
Fees: Free
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Publications/References
GCIP links: http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~srb/gcip/project.htm http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~srb/gcip/backgrd.htm http://orbit-net.nesdis.noaa.gov/arad/fpdt/goescat_v4/html/GOES_VI_...
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2000-01-03
SERF Last Revision Date: 2007-02-23
Future SERF Review Date: 2002-01-03
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Webmaster:  Monica Holland
Responsible NASA Official:  Lola Olsen
Last Updated:  May 2013