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Studies based on historic records enable forecasters to understand what weather patterns produce tornados, flash storms and hurricanes so weather predictions will become more accurate.










While there is little disagreement among scientists as to whether our climate is changing, there are differing opinions as to whether the changes are part of a natural cycle or if humankind is precipitating the change. To understand the climate change, it is imperative to collect historic weather data for the whole planet.
















When scientists and health officials can anticipate disease outbreaks, they can institute preventative measures and save thousands of lives.














With the exception of starvation, more people die from flooding than any other single cause.


















For most of the World's 1.8 billion subsistence farmers, drought means starvation. There are strains of grain that yield less in average years but produce in the driest years. If a farmer knows his area is frequently hit with drought, switching to the drought-tolerant grain may save his children from starvation.












From historic weather records, engineers can predict the maximum wind speeds in specific areas so that bridges, buildings and other structures can be designed to withstand anticipated wind loads; thus saving lives and property.












Weather affects every aspect of daily life. Historical weather information can deepen our understanding of history and improve our ability to plan and prepare for the future.

The data rescued by the International Environmental Data Rescue Organization (IEDRO) enables the meteorological and scientific communities to provide more accurate severe weather forecasting and to understand climate change. This knowledge offers the world community a greater ability to more accurately predict long-range weather patterns, and thus it enables meteorological professionals to:

Better understand the nature and extent of global warming and climate change, as well as the rate at which our climate is changing.
Prevent the spread of airborne and insect-borne disease.
Provide more accurate flood forecasts to save lives.
Prevent famine and starvation.
Construct and reinforce buildings, bridges, and public services to withstand predicted severe weather.
Gain a clearer understanding of human history.

Global Warming

Before mankind can take measures that will ensure safe living conditions for ourselves and future generations, we first must understand climactic change, local and global. Continuous gathering of data will support scientific inquiry. Using historic enviromental data, scientists can build computer models. As the information downloaded into models increases, the accuracy of local and global predictions will also increase. Data collection and rescue are essential requisites to our understanding of a changing environment.

Halt Disease Spread


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Weather conditions can encourage the growth of bacteria and organisms that spread severe air-borne diseases. Additionally, insects, including mosquitoes, can spread diseases, such as Malaria and the West Nile virus. By gathering weather data, we can study the history of disease outbreaks. Only then can scientists and health officials anticipate future outbreaks and institute preventative measures.

Accurate Flood Forecasts

With the exception of starvation, more people die from flooding than any other single cause. Extensive data is required to ensure weather forecasts have high levels of accuracy. When data spanning over decades is provided, scientists can identify calamity-prone areas and develop appropriate warning systems, helping residents to adapt and foresee changing flood patterns. Those living in the U.S. benefit from accurate data and analysis. Developing countries would similarly benefit if forecasts were highly accurate and, more importantly, if advanced warnings of weather and flooding were possible.

Starvation Prevention

Over 2 million people could be saved annually from starvation if one farmer out of a thousand had an accurate sense of drought frequency. Several decades of information are necessary before forecasts can be accurate. Data collection is part of a low-cost approach that will address outbreaks of famine.

Safer Structures

If we can anticipate what the weather is likely to be, bridges, buildings, houses, and other structures can be designed to withstand extreme weather. Historic data allows engineers and architects to anticipate extreme conditions and environmental stressors, thereby making structures that protect life and property for generations to come.

Our Understanding of History


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Weather affects every aspect of daily living. A storm in 1588 saved England from attack by destroying the entire Spanish Armada. The French Revolution probably would not have happened in 1788 had it not been for harsh weather that froze water reserves and caused a drought in the same year. The Russian winter, during both the Napoleonic and Nazi invasions, defeated invading armies. Historical weather information can deepen our understanding of history and provide insights as to what our future may hold.

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