Source: CCTV.com

06-28-2007 10:42

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympics

Beijing's Municipal Meteorological Bureau is making great strides in improving weather forecast services for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Experts say the most advanced technologies will be used to forecast and deal with unexpected weather.

The latest digital technology is being used to create high resolution models of weather patterns to keep on top of changing conditions. The new systems improves the 3-hour rolling weather forecast for the Beijing area and the hourly forecast for specific sports venues.

The research and development has produced practical results that will help fine-tune forecast for venues and warn of severe weather.