Half a century later the growing need of aviators for frequent observations and short-term forecasts led to the bureau's transfer to the Department of Commerce. Contemporary Meteorology The field of meteorology is increasingly becoming computerized and automated as scientists seek how best to use the flood of observations from a wide variety of traditional and new instruments.
For example, rapid processing of Doppler radar data is crucial to maximize the warning time for tornadoes and other severe local weather phenomena. The preparation of observations for use in large numerical global forecast models, the "timestepping" of these models, and the processing of the resulting output are too laborious for any but the most powerful computers.
Development of the World Wide Web has opened a whole new range of options for disseminating the resulting data and forecast information in ways that are still being explored. Active satellite sensors, such as the scatterometer, which can measure wind speeds at the ocean's surface, are being pushed to operational status. Meanwhile, the merger of existing data sources using computer-based schemes should increase the usefulness of all the data sources, old and new. Much of this information is passed around the world on the Global Telecommunications System, organized by the World Meteorological Organization within constraints due to commercial, national-security, and logistical considerations by some countries.
In turn, a few centers around the world develop large computer-model simulations from the conditions observed and send the resulting weather forecasts across the network. Another form of international cooperation is seen in various research programs. For example, the Global Energy and Water Exchange Program seeks to develop observations and theories revealing the cycle of energy and water through the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and cryosphere.
Such international cooperation is crucial in addressing global-scale phenomena. Bibliography: Ahrens, C. Donald, Meteorology Today , 5th ed. Create a List. List Name Save. Rename this List.
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While they can often be predicted, the loss of life and property take an emotional and economic toll on the community impacted. Explore these resources to teach your students about catastrophic weather events and how they impact every part of the world. One of the first things you probably do every morning is look out the window to see what the weather is like. While weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, climate refers to atmospheric changes over longer periods of time, usually 30 years or more.
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Meteorologists need good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, and must also be able to communicate clearly and expressively to the media. Senior Meteorologists have become media personalities in some parts of the country.
Meteorologists in forecasting positions usually work in shifts. Operational Meteorologists may work in field station locations throughout Australia and its territories, from the tropics to Antarctica.
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