Vaisala Open Weather Data Challenge kicks off at SLUSH 2015
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VAISALA CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE November
11(th), 2015
Vaisala will launch the Open Weather Data Challenge at SLUSH 2015 on
11-12.11.2015 at the Exhibition and Convention Center of Helsinki. The Open
Weather Data Challenge will run until March 1(st )2016, challenging students,
enthusiasts and professionals to leverage open weather data in innovative ways.
The most novel, impactful, and feasible solution will be awarded with a 20,000
euro prize.
Every day, millions of people are touched by the technologies Vaisala creates.
Our products and services provide people with the means to better understand and
influence their environment. We are a leader in high quality, reliable
environmental observations that support improved safety, efficiency, and
decision making across a number of industries.
Call for Action!
Vaisala is looking for students, meteorologists, software developers, weather
enthusiasts, and others to leverage open weather data in innovative ways with
the Open Weather Data Challenge.
Novelty - We are looking for novel ideas and applications. Your idea and
application should demonstrate originality and uniqueness, with a focus on
innovation.
Potential for Impact - At Vaisala, we believe that weather observations can lead
to a better world. From this point of view, we will gauge the potential your
idea has at impacting weather- and climate-related issues.
Feasibility - The key to any innovation is its ability to be realized. How
feasible is it that your idea can make the impact you are setting out to
achieve?
The Vaisala Weather Challenge opens on November 11 and will close on March
1(st), 2016. The winner will be announced on March 31(st) and awarded 20000 euro
and travel to Vaisala headquarters in Helsinki, Finland.
Vaisala (at) SLUSH 2015
Join us at SLUSH 2015! Stop by the Pitching Stage at 15.56 to see the
presentation by Vaisala's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Kevin Petty and learn more
about the Weather Challenge.
Details available at: www.vaisala.com/weatherchallenge
#WeatherChallenge
For more information, please contact:
Scott Mackaro, Research Scientist, Weather Technology
Email: scott.mackaro(at)vaisala.com
Kristian Orispää, Communications Manager
Email: kristian.orispaa(at)vaisala.com
About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building
on 79 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by
providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement
products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets.
Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1,600 professionals
worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.
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