Video: Why measure wind?
Learn how Earth's wind is generated and why we need to measure it.
Earth Sciences
Aug 24, 2018
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Video: Aeolus launch highlights
Lifted into orbit on a Vega rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 August 2018, ESA's Aeolus satellite will measure winds around the globe and play a key role in our quest to better understand the workings ...
Space Exploration
Aug 24, 2018
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Why the weather forecast will always be a bit wrong
The science of weather forecasting falls to public scrutiny every single day. When the forecast is correct, we rarely comment, but we are often quick to complain when the forecast is wrong. Are we ever likely to achieve a ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 23, 2018
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European wind survey satellite launched from French Guyana
A new satellite that will use advanced laser technology to track global winds and improve weather forecasts has been successfully put into orbit, launch company Arianespace said.
Space Exploration
Aug 22, 2018
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New satellite will bounce light off air to measure winds (Update)
Whichever way the wind blows, a new satellite launched Wednesday will be watching it.
Space Exploration
Aug 22, 2018
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Managing energy demand spikes with seasonal forecasts of heatwaves and cold spells
The impact of heavy droughts, heatwaves and cold spells on energy demand and supplies would be lessened with seasonal climate forecasts that allow energy companies to better predict spikes in usage ahead of time, researchers ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 14, 2018
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Scotland chosen as site for first British space port
The UK Space agency said Sunday that it had chosen a peninsula on Scotland's north coast as the site of the country's first space port.
Space Exploration
Jul 16, 2018
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Canada heat wave death toll hits 54: officials
The death toll in a week-long eastern Canadian heat wave has reached 54, officials said on Friday.
Environment
Jul 6, 2018
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New method makes weather forecasts right as rain
Meteorologists have known for some time that rainfall forecasts have flaws, as failure to take into account factors such as evaporation can affect their accuracy. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri have developed ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 12, 2018
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Wind satellite shows off
Before ESA's Aeolus satellite is packed up and shipped to French Guiana for liftoff in August, media representatives had the chance to see this wind measuring Earth Explorer satellite standing proud in the cleanroom.
Space Exploration
Jun 6, 2018
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