US weather satellites run into budget storm - Globe and Mail

Category: Extreme Weather
Date: 2011-07-18 08:12:28
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Globe and Mail US weather satellites run into budget storm Globe and Mail Experts say a gap in service between the aging orbiters and the next generation could weaken forecasting of extreme weather . Gaps in coverage could also compromise long-term climate records. The closer-orbiting polar satellites provide more detailed ...