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From: spitsong10/7/2015 7:32:09 PM
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Dear Tim

This from a highly influential meteorologist at the University of Washington in Seattle:

Apple Computer Could Revolutionize Weather Forecasting: Will It Take the Challenge?

A number of popular smartphones have atmospheric pressure sensors; in fact, there may be a billion smartphones with highly capable atmospheric pressure sensors by the end of 2016.

Pressure is the most valuable surface observation for weather prediction since it provides information about the the deep atmosphere above. With pressure alone, meteorologists can determine the three-dimensional structures of the atmosphere. And pressure does not have exposure problems like wind or temperature...in a building, in a pocket, inside or outside, in the sun or not....it doesn't make much of a difference where the smartphone is located. It is the golden parameter. And meteorologists can make use of both pressure and pressure change to help start (or initialize) our weather forecasting models.


Imagine a world with a billion barometers

So we should get ready for a weather prediction revolution? Perhaps, but there is a major hurdle that must be crossed first:

The infrastructure for collecting this hugely promising weather data does not exist.

But at least one company has the potential to radically improve the situation: Apple Computer.



The question is whether Apple will help.

The iPhone 6 series (iPhone 6, 6+, 6S) have now sold over 150 million units around the world and remains the most popular smartphone in many markets. All have atmospheric pressure sensors.
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So Apple computer, please give me a call or email. Or leave a comment on this blog. You could potentially change the world of weather forecasting at little cost.
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