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UK will predict droughts and floods with real-time sensors
The project will establish the UK’s first nationwide network dedicated to understanding the impact of extreme weather.
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The project will establish the UK’s first nationwide network dedicated to understanding the impact of extreme weather.
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OUR TAKE This project, led by NERC and UKCEH, demonstrates the UK’s leadership in predicting and responding to extreme weather, while also demonstrating the key role of scientific research in addressing societal issues. Through new technologies, people can better cope with the impact of extreme weather on people’s lives and economic development. — Iydia Ding, BTW reporter This month, the UK announced the creation of a new £40 million (about $52.42 billion) project to allow scientists to use real-time data collected by sensors to better predict the location of future droughts and floods. The project will establish the UK’s first national network dedicated to understanding the impact of extreme weather. The project, led by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) , aims to identify vulnerable areas and develop strategies to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.
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The project will utilize a range of advanced technologies, including sensors, real-time computer monitoring, and a vast database that includes river profiling, atmospheric conditions, ground saturation, water movement, and water extraction and storage data. By analyzing this wealth of information, researchers aim to get a clearer picture of when and where extreme weather events are likely to occur. The scheme is part of the government’s wider £5.6 billion (about $7.34 billion) investment in flood defences between 2021 and 2027 and will also act as an innovation hub to disseminate findings across the globe to help other countries limit the effects of climate change. Also read: Figma disabled AI tools similar to Apple’s weather app Also read: How does space weather affect satellites?
Key Points
- The project will establish the UK’s first nationwide network dedicated to understanding the impact of extreme weather.
- Led by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), the project aims to pinpoint vulnerable areas and develop strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events.
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