An official from the Iran Meteorological Organization has pointed out the impact of 'jamming signals' on the organization's work, stating that 'weather radars are disrupted by a series of waves whose origin is unclear to us.' Ali Abedini, the Deputy for Development and Forecasting at the Meteorological Organization, emphasized on Friday, August 7, to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) that 'these waves, whose origin is unclear to us, mostly affect the radar in Tehran.' According to this official, 'a quarter of the radar screen is covered by these waves, making it difficult to observe information from this section.' Mr. Abedini quoted 'German experts who installed these radars,' stating, 'They claimed that these waves are environmental jamming. The noise exists in the environment with wavelengths that the radar operates on, and the northern part of the station's screen is affected by these noises.' Previously, the head of the Iran Meteorological Organization had stated that one-third of Tehran's weather images are 'likely unclear due to the presence of jamming,' and the reason for the failure to predict the storm in June could also be this 'noise and unclear images.' The Iran Meteorological Organization has faced severe criticism in recent years for its inability to predict several floods and storms. Following the recent floods in Tehran and Alborz provinces, Iqbal Shakeri, a member of the Tehran City Council, stated, 'How can the World Meteorological Organization predict the weather in Iran from the other side of the world, while the country's meteorological organization is unable to do so?' He called for an apology from this organization to the people. The transmission of jamming signals in Iran is mainly carried out to prevent Iranian citizens from accessing foreign Persian-language media. The Research Center of the Islamic Consultative Assembly reported in a study published in July of this year that the history of these jamming signals dates back to 2002. Numerous reports have also been published regarding the impact of these jamming signals on the occurrence of sometimes fatal diseases like cancer in humans.
Iran Meteorological Organization: Jamming Signals Disrupt Our Work
An Iranian meteorological official has reported that jamming signals are disrupting weather radar operations, particularly in Tehran, leading to difficulties in forecasting. This issue has drawn criticism towards the Meteorological Organization, especially after recent floods. The transmission of these jamming signals aims to limit access to foreign media.
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📰 What Happened
An official from the Iran Meteorological Organization reported that jamming signals are disrupting weather radar operations in Tehran, making it difficult to forecast weather accurately. This issue has led to criticism of the organization, especially following recent floods.
- Jamming signals are affecting a quarter of Tehran's weather radar screen.
- The Iran Meteorological Organization has faced criticism for its inability to predict severe weather events.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of using jamming signals to limit access to foreign media, which has implications for information dissemination and public awareness. The Meteorological Organization has been criticized for its forecasting failures, particularly in light of recent natural disasters.
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