The drop in airline operations across the US and around the world has had an impact on weather reporting, particular with the input flight crews make to the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Observing System, part of the World Weather Watch program. The WMO provides part of the architecture through which 193 member countries can build weather forecasts as well as monitor atmospheric and climate conditions.
Drop in Commercial Operations Reduces Weather Data Stream
Key Takeaways:
- The significant drop in airline operations has reduced crucial in-flight weather data (temperature, wind, humidity) that feeds into the World Meteorological Organization's Global Observing System.
- This reduction in data, particularly at higher altitudes, threatens to degrade the accuracy of weather prediction models and climate monitoring.
- Less accurate forecasts could lead to issues like over-warning for weather events or, more critically, missing major outbreaks, impacting public preparedness.
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