He used tidal effects and succeeded in separating upstream runoff from the effects of hurricane tides in local bays and bayous. Mr. Crooker was instrumental in the development of hydrological warning systems. At the Institute, he continued his research into hydrological phenomenon as well as guiding the young meteorologists at the Center. A section of the new Weather Museum under development at Weather Research Center will be dedicated to his memory. Much of the priceless data currently at the Center is from Mr. Crooker's own personal files.
Plans are underway now for teams and sponsorships.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit The Weather Museum. Weather Museum Fundraising Fundraising for the Weather Museum continues at a rapid pace. Meteorologists at the Center hope to have the Museum fully operational by June 1998. After that, electrical re-wiring and remodeling is scheduled. The Center tours will also now include walk through of the under-construction Weather Museum.