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lak

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on: Jul 14, 2018
What is the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) and how is it used in weather forecasting?
 
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Question 2

The primary professional organization for professional meteorologists in the United States is the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


vickyvicksss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: AWIPS is a powerful workstation that is equipped with sophisticated software designed especially for meteorological applications. It is used extensively by meteorologists in the National Weather Service to analyze the atmosphere, disseminate products to the public, and develop forecasts.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: American Meteorological Society


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