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Melting ice in the Arctic in focus on IICWG meeting
Last week, October 20-24, SMHI hosted the annual meeting of IICWG, International Ice Charting Working Group. In light of the record ice-melting observed in the Arctic over the last two summers, IICWG...Updated: 27 October 2008
Leading researchers gather to discuss future climate issues
"We must understand the human influence on the climate and also make that knowledge available to humanity. We have come a long way, but our models still need to be improved." said Dr Ghassem Asrar of...Updated: 24 October 2008
Kopernikus the new umbrella name for Europes investment in climate, environment and security
SMHI represent Sweden in EU's efforts to EU's efforts to build a new infrastructure for Environment and Security in Europe. Kopernikus until now called GMES - Global Monitoring for Environment and...Updated: 17 October 2008
Improved calculations of ships arrival times
As a part of the MarNIS-project, integrating vessel traffic monitoring, search and rescue and pollution combating, SMHI recently presented a new concept calculating when ships actually is expected to...Updated: 14 October 2008
One hundred years of hydrology
Knowledge of our watercourses is currently a major focus - particularly considering increased flood risks in a changed climate. This year SMHI is celebrating the 100th anniversary of hydrology.Updated: 05 June 2008
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