Weather Record Keeper: Jurik Müller, the Meteorologist - Environmental Protection Proposal Requested from Commission
Weather Meteorologist Jurik Müller: Preserver of Weather Wisdom
For centuries, humanity has pondered the question of tomorrow's weather. Jurik Müller, a veteran meteorologist, has been captivated by this enigma since his youth. He keeps a weather journal and studied meteorology in Berlin, and later worked for the German Weather Service in Halle and Leipzig until retirement.
Besides modern meteorological forecasting, Müller holds a special fascination for centuries-old farmers' rules. These age-old weather prediction techniques intrigued him, and he began collecting them extensively after an article he wrote on the topic was well-received by readers in 1978.
"Translating weather experiences into rhymed verses is ingenious," says Müller. "They are easy to remember and simple to pass along orally. Even with minimal effort, they can be preserved and shared." Müller amassed over 10,000 verses in this manner, and he also wrote 4,000 of his own based on his own weather observations.
One of Müller's self-authored rules states that if a cow turns its tail from east to west, the weather will likely deteriorate due to animals adapting their body orientation to spot enemies more easily when there is a wind shift from east to west. Cows making a 180-degree turn and standing with their tails facing west could therefore indicate poor weather conditions.
Müller penned four books on farmers' rules, the most successful being "100 farmers' rules that are really true," published in 2011, with a total of 15,000 copies sold. Each traditional farmers' rule in the book was accompanied by an extensive explanation of one to two pages, making them more reliable. His own weather observations were also integrated into the text, including: "If the cow's milk curdles in the afternoon, thunderstorms may come in the evening."
Müller's most notable work, which garnered nationwide attention, was the "Angler's Weather" spanning 17 native fish species, complete with a bite index predicting the likelihood of successful fishing. The index ranged from a hopeless zero to an extremely catch-friendly ten.
These traditional weather forecasting methods and Müller's contributions serve as a valuable reminder of humankind's enduring search for weather insights, often found in unexpected places and passed down through generations.
The community policy could include a segment on vocational training to nurture future meteorologists, offering courses in environmental-science to enable a deeper understanding of weather phenomena. Müller's extensive collection of farmers' rules and his own weather observations could be incorporated into such a vocational training program, providing students with a unique perspective on weather forecasting.
