Dive Summary:
- Ofcom, the regulatory body for communications in the U.K., is considering reducing limitations on which frequencies smart meters can communicate.
- However, the Met Office runs Doppler Wind Profiling Radars, "provide vertical wind profile data by measuring very small amounts of reflected signal that have been backscattered by atmospheric turbulence," in a sub-band of the frequency smart meters may also use.
- The Met office is concerned the accuracy of its forecasts and weather tracking will be compromised by interference with smart meter communications on the same frequency.
From the article:
"... 'Met Office services underpin the protection of life and property through accurate prediction of severe weather,' the Met Office said in a consultation response spotted by The Register.
'Whilst it is not possible to fully quantify the direct societal benefit of 915MHz WPRs in relation to its use of spectrum, these radars provide important information on the state of the atmosphere that is used to drive Numerical Weather Prediction models and inform weather forecasts and severe weather warnings to the public.' ..."