The need for better weather observation is a topic of discussion among weather analysts and experts across the world. The need for a better, cheaper, and more accurate weather monitoring mechanism has always been a priority. Each year, extreme weather activities cause extensive damage to both life and property in different parts of the world. But a new technique is all set to revolutionize weather forecasting forever.
3D printing technology is here to stay. It is not only one of the most promising advancements in science and technology, but also one of the fastest developing. 3D printing has already entered food, fashion, and other fields. But now, the technology meets weather forecasting.
The construction and maintenance of weather stations can be an expensive task for developing countries with limited funds. The solution surfaces in the form of low cost and high-tech 3D printing. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has already started working on developing affordable 3D printed meteorological tools for weather stations.
As of now, 3D printers have been able to produce nearly all the parts required for an accurate and reliable weather station. The project incorporates wide scale cost cutting and efficient disaster management, combined with innovative forward thinking.