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Q&A What is the concern about spectrum leasing and weather prediction? [closed]

I am led to understand that a proposed frequency auction by the Federal Communications Commission[1] has been criticized because part of the spectrum is used to gather data on weather systems. How...

0 answers  ·  posted 4mo ago by Michael‭  ·  closed 3mo ago by Mithrandir24601‭

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#2: Question closed by user avatar Mithrandir24601‭ · 2024-08-25T20:54:54Z (3 months ago)
#1: Initial revision by user avatar Michael‭ · 2024-08-15T15:12:39Z (4 months ago)
What is the concern about spectrum leasing and weather prediction?
I am led to understand that a proposed frequency auction by the Federal Communications Commission[^fcc] has been criticized because part of the spectrum is used to gather data on weather systems.

How is that frequency used for weather stuff?[^clouds] What is the impact of other devices broadcasting on that frequency?

[^fcc]: The FCC is USA's communications regulation agency.
[^clouds]: Something about clouds, maybe? I can see clouds with my eyes, though. Why is that spectrum band special?