Meteorology
Meteorology deals with all processes in the atmosphere, particularly those that are directly or indirectly related to the weather. It deals with weather phenomena of different sizes and impacts, ranging from downslope winds in a valley to violent storms. Important applications include weather forecasting, weather warnings, and the spread of pollutants.
GeoSphere Austria collects data and uses it to obtain the most accurate current state of the weather. To do this, weather balloons are launched, weather is measured around the clock at more than 250 weather stations, and rain radar stations are located at central points to continuously measure precipitation. Additionally, we have numerous weather models that calculate the development of the weather for the upcoming hours and days. This information forms the basis for a wide range of weather services provided by GeoSphere Austria.
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A Suntracker with radiation measuring devices at the Sonnblick Oberservatory for a radiation monitoring/radiation measuring network of solar and thermal radiation in Austria. © GeoSphere Austria/Weyss.
Weather warnings are of central importance. They provide information about impending storms, heavy rainfall, extreme snowfall, heatwaves, or the spread of various air pollutants, ranging from Saharan dust to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances. This information is distributed throughout Austria via the State Crisis and Disaster Management and the warning products of GeoSphere Austria. As a result, the public, emergency services, and crisis managers can take the appropriate actions, reducing damage and preventing or minimising suffering.
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