Media News - Thursday, August 07, 2008
Flemish institute predicts Beijing air quality
In order to help Belgian and Dutch athletes, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research, VITO, has developed a special computer model to forecast the air pollution during the upcoming hours and days. The system allows forecasts up to 72 hours ahead, using data from local Chinese weather stations and satellite data. Everyone has free access to the site, including athletes who will be able to adapt their training schedule to expected pollution levels. "We developed the system at the request of the Dutch Olympic Committee", says Karen Van De Vel of VITO. "We hope that Belgian - and, of course, Dutch - athletes will perform better now.” VITO has developed the computer model in cooperation with the Dutch Met Office. The initiative is part of the European AMFIC project, which stands for Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting in China. (VRT Flanders News)
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