May/June 2008

WEATHER STATIONS IN ACTION:

Vantage Pro Goes For the Gold

Vantage Pros are being used to keep athletes and spectators weather savvy at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Photo: People's Daily

The 2008 Olympic Games are where the greatest athletes in the world will meet and compete. Our own greatest, the Davis Vantage Pro is not one to be left out! As China prepares for the Games this summer, Vantage Pros are part of the plan to provide very accurate, detailed weather forecasts that will enable athletes to make adjustments for weather variations. Since the games will be held during China’s rainy season, predicting rain and possibly even using seeding techniques to control when it falls, is very important.

Vantage Pros have been installed all over Beijing and other co-host cities to provide athletes with data on the microclimate of their particular venue. During the games, athletes and spectators will have access to almost-real time weather data at kiosks set up throughout Beijing and other venues. For more on the story, see the story on the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Bring us home a medal, Vantage Pro!

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