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WEATHER AND MILITARY STRATEGY

METEOROLOGIST JEFF HABY

When it comes to executing a war, weather is a critical element that can mean the difference between winning and losing OR winning big and winning less effectively. The most critical weather element is that of visibility. It is intelligence reports that allow one side to gain a huge advantage over the other. This intelligence includes satellite images, visible and infrared images from aircraft, radar, human-eye observations from ground or air platforms, and various other remote sensing techniques. It is visibility that can significantly damage these intelligence reports. Critical obstructions to visibility during wartime include clouds, fog, smoke, haze, and precipitation. When obstructions to visibility occur, the less technological side has an opportunity to conceal weapons, re-arrange troops, execute war strategy without immediate repercussions and an ability to hide the truth. Accurate forecasting in the war theatre is extremely important. Accurate forecasts allow for the execution of alternative maneuvers and a more precise future planning.