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1. What to do about FSS?

Author

McClellan, J. Mac

Subjects
United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Surveys, United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Finance, Meteorological services -- Usage, General interest, Hobbies and crafts
Published
2003

2. Improved system makes air travel more efficient

Subjects
United States. Federal Aviation Administration -- Reports, Air traffic controllers -- Technology application, Air travel -- Safety and security measures, Meteorological services -- Usage, Air travel -- United States, Technology application, Food/cooking/nutrition, General interest
Abstract

Air traffic controllers are using a more accurate system to track weather that will lessen delays for air passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C. The FAA [...]

Published
2003

3. Hot profit in cool customers

Author

Cowe, Roger and Weston, Celia

Subjects
J Sainsbury PLC -- Logistics -- 00145885, Meteorological services -- Usage, Supermarkets -- Logistics, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Met Office is generating an increasing proportion of its 150 million pound sterling/yr. revenue from providing manufacturers and retailers with tailored forecasts and briefings. Supermarket chain Sainsbury relies on weather forecasts to ensure that its stores have the right amount of groceries at the right time. Sainsbury's logistics director John Rowe explains that sales of products such as soft drinks, ice creams, salads and desserts can increase by between 70% and 225% when there is a big change in temperature. Violent swings in temperature also affect the energy industry.

Published
1998

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