The diagram illustrates the process through which the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects and processes real-time weather data using three different methods to produce accurate weather forecasts, as well as the various channels used to distribute this information to the public.
The first method involves a satellite positioned in space that gathers weather data and generates satellite images. The second method is radar, which collects data and produces radar screens. Radar can also gather information from the satellite, enhancing its ability to monitor the weather. The third method utilizes drifting buoys to collect data, which is then processed to create synoptic charts. These three sources—satellite photos, radar screens, and synoptic charts—are analyzed and used to forecast the weather.
Once all the information is processed using computers, the weather predictions are prepared and disseminated to the public through multiple platforms, including television broadcasts, radio, and recorded announcements.