Panic Over Failing QuikSCAT Satellite Overblown

daeg writes "We previously read and discussed about the aging QuikSCAT weather satellite used to help predict tropical storms. It turns out that the panic is likely overblown and the loss of the satellite won't have any dramatic effects on forecasting at all. Some in the National Hurricane Center are now calling for Director Proenza's resignation over this and his overall handling of the center."

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[Anonymous Coward]

god, who thought that name up?

Magic 8-ball

[ultraparanoid]

"the loss of the satellite won't have any dramatic effects on forecasting"

Since the primary method of weather forcast seems to be rolling the dice, I would agree with the statement.

QuickScat(tm)?

[Werrismys]

Too much time on the internet... +1 childish.

Heh...

[Scottoest]

I wonder if the QuikSCAT satellite detected the resulting shitstorm from this.

*ducks*

I'll be here 'till Friday. Try the clam chowder.

- Scott

Overblown Panic In a Slashdot Story?

[Luscious868]

Overblown panic in a Slashdot story? Well color me surprised .....