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Information Processing in Meteorology

Information processing in meteorology involves collecting data from satellite imagery and weather observations, using computer software to analyze the data, and outputting weather forecasts. It allows meteorologists to more accurately predict weather patterns and conditions, which can help save lives by warning of potential dangers. While forecasts are not perfectly accurate and forecasting requires significant costs and resources, information processing still provides important advantages like aiding tourism, transportation, and agriculture through improved weather prediction and climate monitoring.

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Information Processing in Meteorology

Information processing in meteorology involves collecting data from satellite imagery and weather observations, using computer software to analyze the data, and outputting weather forecasts. It allows meteorologists to more accurately predict weather patterns and conditions, which can help save lives by warning of potential dangers. While forecasts are not perfectly accurate and forecasting requires significant costs and resources, information processing still provides important advantages like aiding tourism, transportation, and agriculture through improved weather prediction and climate monitoring.

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Information Processing In

Meteorology
By: Group 3
What is Information Processing?

Information processing is the collection of data, then using a computer to change that data
into information and outputting the information.
Information Processing & Meteorology
Since meteorology is the study and prediction of weather and climate, Information
Processing is crucial in this field. This is so because weather forecasters need to be able to
accurately predict the weather or it could (potentially) lead to loss of human life or
accidents on the road.
What is information processing in meteorology used for
Information processing in meteorology consists of locating and capturing information,
using software to manipulate it into a desired form, and outputting the data. In a simple
rundown technology is used to predict weather patterns and can be a big help in saving
lives.Using physical observations from the satellite imagery and the meteorological information
ADVANTAGES Information Processing In Meteorology
● Tourism & Transport
Being able to forecast and plan for the future when it comes to the local climate is a major advantage when it comes to planning tourism facilities. The transport sector can also benefit, as infrastructure can be set up to measure road surface
conditions to improve traffic safety.
● Making Weather Forecasting Count
rainfall measurement is useful on its own, but for the best level of flood prevention and detection, it is essential to also look at drainage information and local sewer systems. It’s also useful for gathering general rainfall data for the farming sector.
Being able to predict and forecast the weather also allows for data to be gathered to build up a more detailed picture of a nation’s climate, and trends within it
DISADVANTAGES Information Processing In
Meteorology
● Forecasts are Never Completely Accurate
Forecasts are never 100% and it is almost impossible to predict the future with certainty. Even if you have a great process in place and forecasting experts on your payroll, your
forecasts will never be spot on.

● Could be Costly
Forecasting can be extremely costly - especially if it is done right. If you want adequate and close-to-accurate forecast, you have to spend the money, time, and resources to do so.

● It can be Time-Consuming and Resource-Intensive


Forecasting pertains to data gathering, data organizing, and coordination. Companies will employ a team of demand planners who are responsible for coming up with the forecast
IMAGES OF INFORMATION PROCESSING IN METEOROLOGY
THE IMAGES ABOVE ARE SPECIALIZED
PERSONNEL WHO ARE TAKING THE WIND
PRESSURE AND WIND DIRECTION AND
SENDING THAT TO A COMPUTER WITH
SATELLITE TO PREDICT, WHAT THE WEATHER
MAY BE LIKE FOR THE UPCOMING DAYS

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