How COVID-19 Decreases Weather Forecast Accuracy

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Meteorologists take advantage of weather data collected by commercial jetliners at difference altitudes and locations. Fewer flights means less data.

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Commercial aircraft collect weather data that improve meteorological forecasts. (Credit: Winnie the Pooh via Pexels)