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Helping Pilots Get Past Ocean Storms

Steve Scott

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, CO, are working on a system that would provide pilots on transoceanic flights more precise information about violent storms and clear air turbulence in their flight path. The NCAR researchers are working in partnership with colleagues at the University of Wisconsin to develop a system that combines satellite data and computer weather models with cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques. The research took on added meaning after the June 1 fatal…

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