Stormy weather

Article Abstract:

The US, which has lost more than 14,500 lives and $100 billion in property due to hurricanes, should take mitigation activities such as reducing evaluation time, providing last-resort refuge and improving the accuracy of forecasts to avoid large scale loss of life and property. Population growth in the coastal areas, which are vulnerable to hurricane attacks, is the main problem in taking hurricane related safety measures.

Safety and security measures, Natural disasters, Hurricanes, Coasts

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Earthwinds waits on the weather

Article Abstract:

The Earthwinds manned balloon and its crew were prepared from Nov 1991-Feb 1992 to attempt the first nonstop around-the-world balloon flight, but the proper wind conditions never materialized. Another attempt will begin in Nov 1992. Details of the balloon and the attempted flight are discussed.

Planning, Balloon ascensions

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Weather's new outlook

Article Abstract:

Doppler radars, satellites, and ground-based observing systems decrease the number of fatalities, property loss and damage due to inclement weather. Linking them together is the AWIPS or Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, a high-speed weather computer and communication network.

Analysis, Usage, Innovations, Cover Story, Satellites, Satellites (Astronomical bodies), Weather forecasting, Doppler radar, Weather radar networks

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