The Economics of Everyday Things 49. Weather Forecasts
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May 20, 2024 
Weather forecasts are crucial for industries like live events, airlines, and farming. Peter Neilley delves into the science and passion behind accurate predictions. The evolution of weather forecasting, limitations, and commercialization are explored, along with the challenges of climate change on forecasting accuracy.
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Beyonce Concert Weather Delay
- 50,000 people attended a Beyonce concert, but a storm forced them into concourses.
- This caused a health and safety risk due to dehydration and fainting.
Weather Prediction Basics
- Weather prediction involves understanding atmospheric physics, like how air rises and rain forms.
- These principles are then coded into algorithms to model the atmosphere's evolution.
Evolution of Weather Tools
- Early weather prediction relied on basic instruments and organized networks.
- Later, technologies like telegraph, radio, and radar enhanced data collection and pattern detection.