Tag: Observing
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‘Terminators’ on the Sun trigger plasma tsunamis and the start of new solar cycles
In a pair of new papers, scientists paint a picture of how solar cycles suddenly die, potentially causing tsunamis of plasma to race through the Sun’s interior and trigger the birth of the next sunspot cycle only a few short weeks later.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Confronting the unpredictable
Even with the ideal computer model and nearly perfect observations, new research confirms what meteorologists have long thought: there's a limit to how far in advance we can forecast the weather.
- Weather
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COSMIC-2 atmospheric observing system slated to blast off next week
A constellation of small satellites launched on June 24 will lead to better hurricane forecasts and provide critical information about upper atmospheric disturbances that can affect global communications systems and electrical grids.
- Data,
- Weather
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UCAR statement on opening the 24 GHz spectrum
Opening high-frequency radio spectrum to telecommunications providers may significantly interfere with weather forecasts needed to protect life and property and support essential military operations.
- Data,
- Government Relations,
- Organization,
- Weather
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Field campaign flies through icy weather
Scientists are collecting in-flight data in some of the most risky weather for the aviation industry, including freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet. The program is led by the Federal Aviation Administration in partnership with the National Center for Atmospheric Research and other organizations.
- Weather