Between Ski Jumping Hill and Heaven – Weather Assistance at Major Events
The World’s best ski jumpers and cross-country skiers have gathered in Oberstdorf, Germany, at the Nordic Ski World Championships. However, one of the leading parts is played by an experienced meteorologist. Joachim Schug from MeteoGroup Schweiz AG knows a thing or two about the perils awaiting the host and the athletes between mountains and valleys. Some sports need proper wind to be fun. Sailing, for example, or windsurfing. For ski jumpers, a strong wind gust may not only make the difference between victory and defeat but also between life and death. Therefore, organizing a ski jumping event is a highly...
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Between Ski Jumping Hill and Heaven – Weather Assistance at Major Events
The World’s best ski jumpers and cross-country skiers have gathered in Oberstdorf, Germany, at the Nordic Ski World Championships. However, one of the leading parts is played by an experienced...
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