An overview of the use of Twitter in National Weather Services

Santiago Gaztelumendi, Olatz Príncipe, Virginia Palacio

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Journalunknown
    Volumeunknown
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    Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2015

    Keywords

    • twitter
    • social network
    • national weather services
    • euskalmet
    • communication

    Project and Funding Information

    • Funding Info
    • The authors would like to thank the Emergencies and Meteorology Directorate – Security Department - Basque Government for public provision of data and operational service financial support.

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