Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
Summary
The UN has warned that radio frequencies essential for weather forecasts, early warning systems and climate monitoring are increasingly at risk from interference by wireless and satellite services. Officials said the protected spectrum must be safeguarded to keep forecasts accurate, alerts timely and public safety systems reliable.
Key Points
- The UN says radio frequencies used for Earth observation and meteorology must be protected from interference by emerging technologies.
- Interference could disrupt measurements, reduce data quality and weaken weather forecasts, alerts and climate monitoring.
- The ITU and WMO are urging governments and regulators to safeguard access to vital frequency bands.
- Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Celeste Saulo said interference-free spectrum is critical for public safety and life-saving warnings.
