Weather satellites and their use in weather analysis and forecasting: some examples

By Ross Reynolds

Issue 333 | Page 83 | Published Jun 2009

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Weather satellites play a critically important role in today's high-tech weather forecasting by providing a reliable, routine set of 'images' of clouds and moisture, round the clock.

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