Observing Weather and Climate from the Ground Up

A Nationwide Network of Networks

von Committee on Developing Mesoscale Meteorological Observational Capabilities to Meet Multiple National Needs, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate

250 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Detailed weather observations on local and regional levels are essential to a range of needs from forecasting tornadoes to making decisions that affect energy security, public health and safety, transportation, agriculture and all of our economic interests. As technological capabilities have become increasingly affordable, businesses, state and local governments, and individual weather enthusiasts have set up observing systems throughout the United States. However, because there is no national network tying many of these systems together, data collection methods are inconsistent and public accessibility is limited. This book identifies short-term and long-term goals for federal government sponsors and other public and private partners in establishing a coordinated nationwide "network of networks" of weather and climate observations.

• ISBN: 9780309129862
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 155 mm
• Verlag: National Academies Press