Known worldwide as the place where the “wind comes sweeping down the plains,” Oklahoma also is widely acknowledged for its cutting-edge weather research, education and development of weather related commercial enterprises. Today, the state continues to increase its status as the unofficial U.S. weather capital — a fact that is leading to a flood of economic activity.

Why is the weather industry growing in importance? Because weather and climate affect nearly a third of the nation’s trillion economy according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. An accurate understanding of weather can mitigate potential loss of life, property damage, and costly delays while opening up whole new avenues of economic opportunity. In fact, the weather research and development industry is expected to grow to nearly billion over the next decade.

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University of Oklahoma National Weather Center Hosting National Meteorological Meeting

August 11, 2009 -- The University of Oklahoma National Weather Center is hosting the 2009 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Summer Community Meeting Aug. 10-13 in Norman. This year's meeting is expected to draw more than 100 people.

"Attendees also will have a chance to take guided tours of the Stephenson Research and Technology Center, the Center for Spatial Analysis and several of the private-sector companies housed on the Research Campus," says Kevin Kloesel, Associate Dean of OU's College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. "The opportunity to host a national meeting such as this is a great honor and provides an opportunity to showcase the world-class weather facilities located here in Norman."

Video Spotlight

A concentration of the most important weather institutions - both public and private - in the world know the advantages of locating in Oklahoma. Hear first-hand from some of the experts in the industry - including Weathernews, Weather Decision Technologies, and Vieux & Associates - about why they chose to locate and expand in Oklahoma.

Dr. John Snow
Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier
Michael D. Eilts
Dr. Peter Lamb
Jean Vieux
Neville L. Koop

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