Wireless Networks Could Be Useful in Weather Forecasting

(source: www.teleclick.ca)
Ever since the invention of cellular networks, weather systems, including rain, snow, hail, and fog have impeded wireless signals, forcing network operators to monitor their signals closely, and strengthen them when bad weather gets in the way.

Some researchers are now eyeing the technology being used to detect signal strength as an accurate gauge and forecasting tool for the weather itself.

Monitoring the status of cellular networks, which are now widespread in most of the world could bring up to the minute climate data to meteorologists, much faster than the methods currently used. The weather affects the signal strength dramatically and if better real-time data can be collected, the accuracy of weather forecasts could potentially improve.

This is an interesting idea at the very least, and could provide people with the elusive reality of a truly accurate forecast. Allowing meteorologists to use their wireless signals could also prove to be another profitable business for wireless carriers around the world.