The IBMS, or Institute of Biomedical Science, is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK. Our aim is to promote the study and development of biomedical science by maintaining the highest standards of professional qualification and practice. Chartered Scientists-the Institute of Biomedical Science has been granted a licence by The Science Council to award the designation Chartered Scientist to qualifying IBMS members. Chartered Scientist is a mark of excellence and achievement.
Before a Hurricane. To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures: To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Know your surroundings. Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone.
The eye is the calmest part of a hurricane. Surrounding the eye is the eye wall, which is the most violent part of a hurricane. The eye wall is almost a complete ring of thunderstorms and contains the strongest winds in the hurricane. Because the hurricane is spinning there is a perceived outward force. This centrifugal force prevents the winds from entering the center of the hurricane. The winds blow as close to the center of the storm as they can and form the eye wall. The winds also help create the storm surge. A high pressure near the top of the hurricane which began as it was forming causes the air in the eye to sink. This is why the weather is nice in the eye. In contrast, the surface pressure near the eye is very low.