Data & Products Climate mesonet Outreach Software research
CONTACT INFORMATION NEWS & PRESS RELEASES PARTNERS ABOUT OCS

OKLAHOMA MESONET

Choose Station
Norman, OK
96°F
Heat Index 96°F
Dewpoint: 59°F
Humidity: 29%
Rainfall: 0.0 in.
Wind from the south at 10.1 mph

STATEWIDE MAPS

NORMAN, Okla. - Representatives from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and the University of Oklahoma College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences presented recommendations for a comprehensive modernization of the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ - Državni hidrometeorološki zavod) to the government of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 18.

"The modernization of the DHMZ and its resulting dividends are essential if the Republic is to become an economic force in the European Union," said Ken Crawford, Oklahoma Climatological Survey director.

Throughout this yearlong study, a diverse team of meteorological experts, led by Crawford, evaluated the weather monitoring equipment now in place throughout Croatia and the forecasting techniques currently in use by the DHMZ. The team developed a plan to modernize all aspects of the Republic's monitoring, analysis, forecasting and warning systems. The goal was to develop a roadmap to better services for the citizens of Croatia during a time of global environmental change to strengthen public safety and support growth of the Croatian economy.

"Establishing a state-of-the art monitoring and prediction system will project Croatia into a leadership position with its partners, particularly in central and southeastern Europe," said Ivan Čačić, director of the DHMZ.

The final report for the "Meteorological and Hydrological Service Modernization Project in the Republic of Croatia" includes 10 cross-cutting recommendations that will contribute toward saving more lives, protecting property, reducing costs through advanced management techniques and enhancing economic development throughout Croatia.

Click to read the rest of the article.

OFFICIAL OCS STATEMENTS

Statement on Climate Change
Statement on Weather Modification from Cloud Seeding

RECENT HEADLINES

Drought Spreads in Oklahoma
May 2009 Climate Summary
April 2009 Climate Summary
Rainfall records fall by the wayside
March 2009 Climate Summary
Climate and Weather Hazards Conference
OCS hosts national climate workshop
February 2009 Climate Summary
January 2009 Climate Summary
She’s Back: La Niña Returns to the Pacific
2008 - By the Numbers
Oklahoma City Micronet Unveiled
October 2008 Climate Summary
Workshop Announcement: Making Sense of Oklahoma's Climate
The Big Chill

• More Headlines

Copyright © 1996-2009 Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. All Rights Reserved.
Please send comments or concerns about this page to webmaster@mesonet.org.
ticker_link