Surf forecasting technology determines optimal wave days for Paris Olympics surfing in Tahiti.
Surf forecasting, a branch of meteorology and oceanography, helps determine the perfect wave for Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, French Polynesia. This technology, which uses tools and methods from weather forecasting and oceanography, impacts the competition by determining the four days that surfers will paddle into the ocean for their pursuit of the gold medal. Experts also expect climate change to affect future wave forecasting.
July 26, 2024
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