Spectrum Allocation Concerns Impact Weather Forecasting
• The expansion of satellite communications poses interference risks to weather forecasting instruments.
• NOAA is implementing a multi-step plan to protect spectrum allocations and innovate technologies.
• FCC's satellite licensing proposals raise concerns about potential interference with weather data collection.
Communication satellites interfere with weather forecasting data
The rapid growth of satellite communication networks is clashing with weather forecasting needs due to increasing competition for radio frequency spectrum. Weather satellites, essential for collecting atmospheric data, face potential interference from these communication satellites, which could lead to less accurate weather predictions.
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