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Norwegian Meteorological Institute | Meteorologisk institutt

Norwegian Meteorological Institute makes weather forecasts, monitor climate and conduct research. Since the institute was established in 1866, the Norwegian meteorologists have played a key role in the development of the field. Norwegian Meteorological Institute is today a leading international environment of expertise. To deliver information of weather and climate to different users offers great and exciting professional challenges, and involves contribution from numerous experts: From the collection of weather data, management and analysis of the large amounts of data, up to the understanding of how to present it to users so that they can make use of the information. Norwegian Meteorological Institute develops and delivers a wide range of useful services: We ensure that the rescue helicopter arrives safely. Our climate data are used for the dimensioning of Norway, and the weather service Yr is helpful for the every day life for people both in Norway and internatinally. Common to all of our work is the main purpose - to protect life and property.