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Britt Max Mayfield (born September 19, 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a meteorologist who served as the director of the National Hurricane Center from 2000 to 2007. As director, Mayfield became a trusted voice in preparing for weather-related disasters, particularly those involving tropical storms and hurricanes. ==Career== Mayfield began his forecasting career with the United States Air Force in 1970, after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, serving as a first lieutenant until 1972. In 1972, Mayfield joined the National Weather Service as a satellite meteorologist. Mayfield earned his master’s degree in meteorology at Florida State University in 1987, becoming a hurricane specialist. Max became the director of the National Hurricane Center in January 2000 after the retirement of Jerry Jarrell.〔(Biography of Max Mayfield - Director of the National Hurricane Center )〕 Mayfield is the current chairman of the World Meteorological Organization's Regional Association-IV, which supports 26 members from Atlantic and eastern Pacific countries. He is one subject of an upcoming documentary titled ''New Orleans Story'' concerning Hurricane Katrina, which is currently in post-production.〔(New Orleans Story (2008) )〕 Mayfield stepped down from his position as Director of the National Hurricane Center in January 2007 and was succeeded by Bill Proenza. On April 1, 2007 he joined Miami-based local television station WPLG as hurricane specialist.〔(Max Mayfield - Miami Weather News Story - WPLG Miami )〕 Max Mayfield is married to Linda Mayfield. They have three children: Lee, Lindsay, and Lauren. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Max Mayfield」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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