DTN/Meteorlogix Extends MxVision WeatherSentry to Provide Consulting with Professional Meteorologists.New public forum consulting allows subscribers to interact with experienced DTN See disruption-tolerant network and delay-tolerant network. meteorologists Atmospheric scientists
MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis (mĭn'ēăp`əlĭs), city (1990 pop. 368,383), seat of Hennepin co., E Minn., at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls; inc. 1856. -- DTN, the business leader in weather forecasting weather forecasting Prediction of the weather through application of the principles of physics and meteorology. Weather forecasting predicts atmospheric phenomena and changes on the Earth's surface caused by atmospheric conditions (snow and ice cover, storm tides, floods, , display and decision support technology, today announced that it has launched a new version of MxVision WeatherSentry([TM]) that includes an industry-first public forum allowing subscribers access to experienced DTN meteorologists. In this innovative offering, DTN customers are able to consult with meteorologists via a public forum and post weather questions specific to their industry and location. The dialogue provides additional context to weather forecasts enabling customers to make better business decisions, especially in critical situations. Through the public forum, DTN's meteorologists will provide customers with answers to specific weather questions that may be of concern to their operations and add guidance to everyday forecasts. Meteorologists will provide twice-daily narratives evaluating the weather challenges for each particular industry and region -- energy/utilities, transportation, construction, public safety and sports/recreation -- providing a situational industry analysis to help businesses better plan and schedule activities. This first of its kind service allows customers to have an open dialogue with industry meteorologists about how weather will affect business. The product extension adds to the real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. , location-specific weather information already available in MxVision WeatherSentry, giving DTN customers the most-comprehensive weather outlooks available specific to their particular location, region and industry. "Giving customers access to DTN's professional meteorologists provides even better guidance to help them make informed business-critical decisions," said Robert Gordon For other uses of "Robert Gordon", see Robert Gordon (disambiguation). Robert Gordon (1668-1731), a 17th century merchant and philanthropist, was born in Aberdeen. He was the only son of Arthur Gordon who married Isabella Menzies of Balgownie. , chief executive officer, DTN. "DTN/Meteorlogix is committed to providing industry-leading tools and the ability to consult with industry meteorologists in a cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. way, from within the product is a major innovation in the weather business." MxVision WeatherSentry helps businesses reduce risk, cut expenses and maximize resources. Innovative tools such as patented PrecipTimer([TM]) help users know when rain or snow will impact business locations. Subscribers have access to valuable industry-relevant information, such as real-time lightning strikes lightning strike n → huelga relámpago lightning strike n (Brit) → grève f surprise lightning strike n (BRIT , not available on public internet sites. In addition, customers can receive weather alerts and access WeatherSentry Mobile([TM]) via cell phone. Combining access to industry meteorologists with the innovative tools already available in MxVision WeatherSentry enables customers to better understand weather and storm characteristics and provides the most complete weather package available. About DTN DTN, a private company based in Omaha, Neb., is the leading business-to-business  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. provider of real-time market, news and weather information services See Information Systems. to agriculture, energy trading markets and other weather-sensitive industries. The company delivers on-demand market information, commodity cash prices, industry news and in-depth analysis, and location-specific weather to over 120,000 subscribers through DTN for agriculture, refined fuels and trading markets, and DTN/Meteorlogix. Also, DTN owns and operates The Progressive Farmer magazine, the largest publication focusing on the information needs of commercial farmers and landowners. The magazine reaches three million readers based on 650,000 subscribers concentrated in the South and Midwest. More information about DTN can be found at www.dtn.com. [TABLE OMITTED] |
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