Weather and water data system set for Games

Among all Olympic events, sailing is the most affected by weather. Even slight changes in wind direction, speed or wave height can have great impacts on the outcome of a competition.

Qingdao, sailing venue for the 2008 Olympic Games, recognizes the crucial need to supply accurate meteorological and hydrologic data to competing athletes.

At the meteorological and hydrologic office of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, advanced monitoring instruments are now operational, supplying instantaneous information on temperature and wind strength and direction.