Weather, climate and water in the information age
CHF 15.00
ISBN
978-92-63-20970-2
Year of publication
2004
Number of pages
36
Number collection
970
Authors: World Meteorological Day, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The spectacular achievements made in weather forecasting, climate prediction and water assessments over the past few years have been underpinned by progress in telecommunications and information technologies. This booklet looks at these technologies and how they are applied for human benefit in the areas of weather forecasting, climate projections, natural disaster preparedness-and mitigation, water management, the environment, human health and energy.