Weather Forecasting Plays Crucial Role in Beijing Olympics
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 12:39am.
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The World Meteorological Organization is coordinating efforts by China and other countries to provide accurate weather information for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. WMO says China has installed a new geostationary satellite, at a cost of nearly $1 billion, which will enhance weather forecasting ability. Lisa Schlein reports from WMO headquarters in Geneva. Source: Voice of America
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