30 Jun 2015
30 Jun 2015
An overview of the use of Twitter in National Weather Services
S. Gaztelumendi1,2, M. Martija1,2, O. Principe1,2, and V. Palacio1,2
S. Gaztelumendi et al.
S. Gaztelumendi1,2, M. Martija1,2, O. Principe1,2, and V. Palacio1,2
- 1TECNALIA, Energy and Environment Division, Meteorology Area, Miñano, Basque Country, Spain
- 2Basque Meteorology Agency (EUSKALMET), Miñano, Basque Country, Spain
- 1TECNALIA, Energy and Environment Division, Meteorology Area, Miñano, Basque Country, Spain
- 2Basque Meteorology Agency (EUSKALMET), Miñano, Basque Country, Spain
Correspondence: S. Gaztelumendi (santiago.gaztelumendi@tecnalia.com)
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Received: 15 Jan 2015 – Revised: 26 Mar 2015 – Accepted: 13 May 2015 – Published: 30 Jun 2015
Abstract. Twitter is a service that enables users to post messages ("tweets") of up to 140 characters supporting a variety of communicative practices. In this paper we analyze different aspects related to the use of Twitter in different National Meteorological Services (NMS) worldwide. Firstly, we will review the general position of NMS worldwide regarding the use of Twitter technology. Secondly, we will focus on different practices of some selected meteorological services. Thirdly, we will deal specifically with the Basque Meteorology Agency (Euskalmet) case. Finally some conclusions are presented.
