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How some nonmeteorological professionals view meteorology and weather forecasting.The results of a questionnaire designed to gather information on how nonmeteorological scientists and engineers view meteorology and weather forecasting are summarized in this paper. The respondents were from two organizations, Texas A & M University and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the first representing the academic community and the latter the engineering community. While there were some differences between the groups, in most cases answers expressed in the opinionnaire by the two groups were essentially identical. The results revealed the following: Approximately three-fourths of the respondents use meteorological data and/or weather forecasts in their profession; the meaning of probability forecasts is very unclear with only 13% indicating the correct answer; television is the main source of weather information; approximately half of the respondents had never heard of the Global Atmospheric Research Program; and the opinion was almost unanimous that satellites had contributed significantly to weather observations and/or forecasts. Also, the results indicated a number of other ?problem' areas where some improvements are desired.
Document ID
19720029971
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Scoggins, J. R.
(Texas A & M University College Station, Tex., United States)
Vaughan, W. W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Aerospace Environment Div., Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1971
Publication Information
Publication: American Meteorological Society
Subject Category
Meteorology
Accession Number
72A13637
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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