Forensic Meteorologist  - 19 years


AREAS OF PRIME EXPERIENCE:

Reconstruction of Weather-Related Events

Personal Property Damage, Loss or Injury Claims Investigation

Interpretation of Graphically Represented Meteorological Data

Interpretation and Plotting of Numerically Represented Weather Data

Interpretation and Plotting of Encoded Meteorological Data

Climatology Research, Analysis and Interpretation

Communication of Findings in Graphic, Written and Verbal Form

Site Visitation and Evidentiary Photography

Victim/Witness Interviews

Meteorological Data Research, Selection and Analysis

Observation and Reporting of on Site Surface Weather Data

CERTIFICATIONS:

 Certified Doppler Weather Radar Operator                             (1994)

      (No. 254OST15W3-013)
 Certified WSR-88D Weather Radar Operator                        (1994)  
(No. 254OST15W3-013)       

           Certified Air Weather Distribution System Operator                (1991)
(No. 224AST25150-001) 
Certified Weather Specialist, U.S. Air Force                            (1990)
(No. 223ABR25130-000) 

      Certified Observer, U.S. Air Force Air Weather Service          (1990)

      RELATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

B.S., Geoscience/Meteorology, Mississippi State University         (2007)

B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix                    (2003)

A.A., Paralegal Studies, CCAF                                                       (2002)

USAF Paralegal Craftsman Course  (No.M3ACR5J071)               (2002)
A.S., Weather Technology, CCAF                                            (2001)

USAF Inspection Course    (No. IGI)                                               (1999)               

USAF Paralegal Apprentice Course (No. M3ALR5J031)                (1996)               

USAF Weather Specialist Course  (No. 223ABR25130-000)        (1990)      

AFFILIATIONS:

 American Meteorological Society 

Colorado Rain and Hail Study Volunteer Weather Observer ( # WE40)
Denver Claims Association

Expert Law.com

 Lightning Data Center

 Martindale-Hubbell

NOAA (Spotter #W357)
U. S. Air Force Reserves
(See: http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/opportunity/belinda_goody)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Ø      Forensic Meteorologist,

      Weather or Not Consulting, LLC, Seal Rock, Oregon                                  
      (2007 – Present)

Ø      Forensic Meteorologist,

      Weather or Not Consulting, LLC, Boulder, Colorado 
     (2001 – 2007)

Ø      Paralegal Craftsman,

      62^nd Air Wing (JAG), McChord Air Force Base, Washington  
     (2007 – Present)

Ø      Paralegal Craftsman,

      460^th Space Wing (JAG), Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado                       
      (2001 – 2007)

Ø      Paralegal Craftsman,

      50^th Space Wing (JAG), Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado                       
     (2000 – 2001)

Ø      Paralegal Craftsman,

      Headquarters 11^th Wing (JAG), Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.
     (1998 – 2000)

Ø      Paralegal Journeyman,

      12^th Flying Training Wing (JAG), Randolph Air Force Base, Texas              
      (1996 – 1998)

Ø      Weather Specialist,

      25^th ASOS, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii                                                    
     (1992 – 1996)

Ø      Weather Specialist,

      Military Airlift Command HQ, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois                           
     (1990 – 1991)

PUBLICATIONS/PAPERS

Goody, L.B., 2006:  Mississippi State University,
                      “Influence of Colorado Topography on Forecasting Wind Events”
Goody, L.B. 1999:  Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.
                      Meteorological scripting for a simulated microburst
                     emergency response exercise.       

Goody, L.B., 1994: 15^th Weather Squadron Pamphlet,
                      “Hawaii Weather and Climatology.” 

Goody, L.B., 1992:  Wind Chill Conversion Chart

WEATHER-RELATED INVESTIGATIVE PROJECTS (Selected)