World Meteorological Day. World Meteorology Day (Day of Workers of the Hydrometeorological Service of Russia)
Meteorologist is a rare profession:
Nerves are strong, intuition is accurate,
The people around are all ungrateful -
They think that only the untalented are ignorant here.
But they themselves don’t know how wrong they are.
You're all about science, they're guessing.
Cyclones, precipitation and wind roses
To know, you need doctor's degrees.
And let someone say that you are charlatans,
They will predict and try thunderstorms and tsunamis
And let them work night and day -
We won’t find them later even with fire.
We are the masters of weather forecasting,
We wish you to be on edge less often,
Calm down - we need an accurate forecast,
So as not to freeze your warm nose in vain in winter.
Who will make an accurate forecast?
Who predicts a hurricane?
Only he is a meteorologist,
He knows the score of the cyclones.
On your holiday I wish you happiness,
Only sunny weather
Money hurricanes
Let your income increase.
I want meteorologists
Congratulations on their glorious day.
The forecast is excellent for the whole year
You have fun making up.
Let them not be afraid in life
Rains, storms and blizzards.
And they will only be next to you
Your beloved hands.
In the work of joy, victories,
Love your science.
With cyclones, fronts
Let them not be bored.
Congratulations all over the world
On this day today you.
Everyone celebrates your holiday.
Meteorologists - you are top class!
After all, any weather forecast
You always predict
And at any time of the year
Tell me everything about her.
About the preservation of nature
You must take care
Well, we wish you
Happiness, joy, love!
Long life, good health,
So that in any bad weather,
Despite all the adversity
Your prediction has come true!
Meteorologist, happy holiday!
We hope the forecast does not disappoint.
Let the cyclone remain far away.
Only the happy light of the sun awaits you!
Don't forget to predict the weather for us.
After all, life’s plan depends on it.
And we hasten to wish you well
And just for fun, a hurricane!
The rain has been dancing through the puddles since morning.
The winds sing with many voices,
And the atmospheric front will swirl
My greetings to the weather forecasters.
Let the holiday date of March
He will lay it out on the table in front of you
Have fun colorful card!
And he will offer her a drink...
Let it be with lightning, with spring thunder
Thunderstorms of happiness will rain down on you!
And you will leave the umbrella at home,
Not believing my forecast.
Listen to us, weather!
Weather forecasters are on edge,
Don't break down today
Obey the forecast.
Meteorology Day
Defies logic
But congratulations sincerely
All of you, specialists.
May everything come true for you,
The forecasts never end
And cash flow
The rains are knocking on the windows.
Meteorologists today
Celebrating your special day
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, guys,
On a wonderful holiday, you are not lazy.
I want to wish you cyclones
Goodness, love, good luck,
Let the storms of money help
Solve all problems for you.
May the weather be nice
Always makes you happy in our hearts
I wish you victories and happiness,
And the mood is just ah!
Without meteorology we are nowhere,
The weather is always important to us
We must know for sure
Today it's sunny or stormy!
Therefore today we
We celebrate the holiday with the whole world,
And we are all united from the heart,
We wish you accurate forecasts!
Meteorology -
Complex matter
Here for the accuracy of the forecast
All criteria are important.
To you, report specialists,
I wish for clarity
So that they can warn
About any danger.
Let it always be in a personal forecast
The sun wins
And enthusiasm and positivity
The clouds are clearing away.
Holiday March 23 - World Meteorology Day (Meteorologist's Day)
The topic of weather is the most relevant and popular in the environment human communication. A lot depends on the weather, including our mood and well-being, our plans and, of course, their implementation. Humanity has been interested in weather for a long time. In Russian chronicles, the first evidence of weather appears in the description of events dating back to the second half of the 9th century. In the second half of the 17th century, by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, daily records of the weather conditions in Moscow and its environs began to be kept. And after the invention of the barometer, attempts were made to predict the weather by changing atmospheric pressure. On December 1, 1725, the first regular instrumental meteorological weather observations in Russia were started at the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg.
In 1872, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) was established. On October 11, 1947, the Convention was opened for signature, which established the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to replace the IMO. April 2, 1948 Soviet Union acceded to the Convention, and on March 23, 1950, the Convention came into force. This day is the official date of the formation of the WMO, created within the UN. The World Meteorological Organization has set itself many tasks, this includes facilitating worldwide cooperation in creating a network of stations making meteorological observations, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of systems for the rapid exchange of meteorological information, and promoting the further application of meteorology in aviation, shipping, and decision-making. water problems, V agriculture and in other areas of human activity and many others.
The World Meteorological Organization, as a specialized intergovernmental organization of the UN system, allows us to support interstate cooperation in hydrometeorology and operational hydrology. what is possible through coordination of global, regional, national systems observations and international exchange hydrometeorological data.
The representative of Russia in this global observation system is Roshydromet with its network of hydrometeorological and aerological stations, which includes the Northern Interregional Territorial Administration for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring environment
At the initiative of the World Meteorological Organization, starting in 1961, the world meteorological community began to celebrate March 23 as World Meteorological Day (WMD) - professional holiday meteorologists all over the planet. Every year WMO celebrates this day under a specific theme, focusing on Special attention any specific and relevant this moment topic.
Every year to attract the attention of the population, public and government bodies to hydrometeorology not only as a science, but also as an operational service acting in the interests of industry development national economy, during the celebration of the World meteorological day comprehensive media coverage is provided various aspects activities of the hydrometeorological service.
World Meteorology Day is celebrated with ceremonial meetings in teams, meetings with service veterans, holiday congratulations received from territorial bodies authorities, serviced organizations and enterprises, educational institutions.
Installed holiday - World Meteorological Day (Meteorologist's Day) is a sign of respect and gratitude to people who have chosen an interesting, but at the same time very difficult profession. The celebration of World Meteorological Day is intended to enhance the authority of Roshydromet and recognition important role the work of Russian hydrometeorologists.
History of meteorology. Hydrometeorological Center of the Russian Federation
Photo: World Meteorology Day (Meteorologist's Day)
Even at the dawn of its history, man was faced with adverse atmospheric phenomena. Not understanding them, he deified the terrible and natural phenomena associated with the atmosphere (gods - Perun, Zeus, Dazhbog, etc.). As civilization develops in China, India, and the Mediterranean countries, attempts are made to regularly meteorological observations, the first scientific ideas about climate appear. The first work about atmospheric phenomena was compiled by Aristotle. Modern scientific meteorology dates back to the 17th century, when the foundations of physics were laid. The great scientist Galileo and his students invented a thermometer (1610), a barometer, a rain gauge, that is, a new opportunity instrumental observations. Since the middle of the 17th century. The Academy of Experimentation in Tuscany organized the first small network of instrumental observations, which were carried out in several points in Europe. In addition, weather observations were an indispensable part of the programs of all sea voyages.
At the same time, the first meteorological theories appeared. E. Halley gave the first explanation of the monsoons, and E. Hadley published a treatise on the trade winds. By the middle of the 18th century. M.V. Lomonosov considered meteorology an independent science, main task which was “prediction of the weather.”
In the middle of the 19th century. State networks of stations emerge. And at the beginning of the century, the foundations of climatology were laid in Germany through the works of A. Humboldt and G. Dove. Around 1820, G. W. Brandes in Germany came up with the idea of applying geographic Maps observations of the Mannheim network of stations. Thus, the first appeared synoptic maps, which made it possible to detect areas of high and low pressure. They turned out to be mobile and moved, as a rule, from west to east. After the invention of the telegraph, from the 50s, on the initiative of astronomer W. Le Verrier in France and Admiral R. Fitzroy in England, the synoptic research method atmospheric fronts quickly entered common use. On its basis, a new branch of meteorology arose - synoptic meteorology.
By the middle of the 19th century. refers to the organization of the first meteorological institutes, including the Main Physical Observatory in St. Petersburg (1849). In the second half of the 19th century, the foundations of dynamic meteorology were laid, i.e., the application of the laws of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to the study of atmospheric processes.
In the 20th century new, in-depth approaches to climatological research have emerged. A particularly large contribution to the development of climatological problems in Russia was made by the works of A. A. Kaminsky, L. S. Berg, M. I. Budyko, M. M. Somov and others.
The modern meteorological service of Russia considers the date of its foundation to be June 21, 1921, when V.I. Lenin signed the decree of the Council People's Commissars"On the organization of a unified meteorological service in the RSFSR".
On January 1, 1930, in Moscow, in accordance with the Government Decree on the creation of a unified meteorological service of the country, the USSR Central Weather Bureau was formed.
Currently a research hydrometeorological center Russian Federation occupies key positions in the development of the main directions of hydrometeorological science.
The Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, along with methodological and scientific research work, conducts a large operational work, and also performs the functions of the World meteorological center and the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center World Service weather in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) system. In addition, the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia is a regional center for zonal weather forecasts within the framework of World system zonal forecasts. On a regional scale, the same work is carried out by regional hydrometeorological centers.
The scientific and operational-production activities of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia are not limited to weather forecasts. The Hydrometeorological Center actively works in the field of hydrology of land waters, oceanography and marine meteorology, agrometeorology and produces a wide range of various specialized products. Forecasting yields of major crops, forecasting air quality in cities, long term forecast level of the Caspian Sea and other inland water bodies for management water resources, forecast of river flow and associated floods and floods, etc. are also areas of scientific and practical activities Hydrometeorological Center of Russia.
Our calendars know how many wonderful holidays there are, but there are also some among them whose significance many people greatly underestimate. One of them - .
World Meteorological Day - caring for humanity
In 1961, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declared March 23 a solemn holiday for all meteorologists of the world. Since then, many events have occurred that have significantly influenced humanity's knowledge of the Earth's climate today.
Interestingly, 2014 turned out to be the warmest year on record. global climate. Rapid warming on Earth has been going on for more than 35 years, and the highest rates were recorded in the 21st century. Record temperatures observed in Europe, North America and eastern Eurasia, and the warmth of the ocean last year amazed even the most skeptical meteorologists.
WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud noted that climate change affect every person on our planet. From tourism and agriculture to the development of countries and cities, as well as healthcare, the weather always makes adjustments in people's lives.
Annual celebration World Meteorological Day Traditionally celebrated under a certain motto. In 2017, it read: “Climate knowledge as a basis for climate action.” And in 2018 the motto was “Preparing for the weather, taking into account the climate.” British scientists have conducted serious research into the influence of human activity on changes in weather conditions and climate. Thanks to qualitatively new knowledge about the Earth’s climate, today weather forecasts 5 days ahead are as accurate as the forecasters’ promises 25 years ago 2 days ahead. Michel Jarraud proudly stated this in his interview with reporters.
Climate knowledge saves lives
During the 1960s, the budget allocated by WMO to address the consequences natural Disasters in the world, amounted to about 4 billion dollars per year. Today this amount has increased 10 times! But such a huge figure is completely justified - according to statistics, almost 80% of all disasters depend on climate change.
International cooperation of WMO offices in the field of observation and study of hydrometeorology makes it possible to qualitatively plan any events in the field of aviation, shipping, agriculture and other types of human activity. In Russia, the representative of this worldwide system is Roshydromet, which has a whole network of hydrometeorological stations in several regions of the country.
Solemn celebration March 23 World Meteorological Day in Russia, traditionally, it is marked by a meeting of colleagues and veteran meteorologists, who are congratulated by representatives of government authorities, collaborating enterprises and educational institutions.
There is no bad weather -
Every weather is a blessing.
Whether it rains or snows – any time of year
We must accept it gratefully!
E. Ryazanov
Today, On March 23, workers of the Russian hydrometeorological service celebrate their professional holiday - those people, thanks to whose work we know exactly what kind of weather awaits us! The holiday is quite young; the event was first celebrated in 2009, after the publication of the corresponding Decree of the President of the Russian Federation on May 19, 2008. The date was not chosen by chance - it coincides with the formation of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950.Yulia Novikova, head of the cultural initiatives sector,offers to get acquainted with some key points from the history of the development of meteorology, and for those who are interested in the topic, a list has been prepared at the end of the article interesting books in meteorology!
The word "meteorology" comes from Aristotle's treatise on celestial phenomena - "Meteorology". Aristotle chose the name based on the Greek expression that meteor- “objects in the air.” Among these he counted rains and comets, hail and meteors, rainbows and auroras. He identified hydrometeors – “objects” consisting of water or ice – as a special group.
The first treatise on weather observation was written by Aristotle's student Theophastus (372-287 BC). IN poetic form he outlined more than two hundred signs; some of them have survived to this day and have been translated into Russian:
If the wind blows in the evening, the sailor has nothing to fear,
If it blows in the morning, the sailor will not expect good things.
If the clouds are piled up in the form of towers or rocks -
Soon the downpour will burst into a fierce squall.
In Russian chronicles, the first evidence of weather appears in the description of events dating back to the second half of the 9th century. In the second half of the 17th century, by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, daily records of the weather conditions in Moscow and its environs began to be kept. And after the invention of the barometer, attempts were made to predict the weather by changes in atmospheric pressure. On December 1, 1725, the first regular instrumental meteorological weather observations in Russia were started at the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg.
In Europe, also during this period, attempts were made to study and predict the weather. However, there were also plenty of weather “predictors” among the people. That is whyIn the 17th century, a law was passed in England, according to which incorrect weather prediction was punishable death penalty. After this, there were almost no people left willing to predict the weather.
The first official weather services appeared in Europe after Crimean War. On November 14, 1854, a storm scattered the entire Anglo-French fleet besieging Sevastopol. When the director of the Paris Astronomical Observatory reported that the storm could have been predicted in advance, a meteorological department was created in England under the command of Admiral Robert Fitzroy.
In 1872, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) was established. On October 11, 1947, the Convention that established the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was opened for signature.
By the way! Around this period, tropical cyclones began to be called female names. This was invented by the English meteorologist Clement Wragg, who worked in Australia. At first he called tropical cyclones by names mythological monsters and letters of the Greek alphabet, and then began to assign the names of local politicians who especially irritated him. However international practice Hurricane naming arose after World War II, when Americans decided to use women's names for this purpose. But numerous feminist protests eventually led to the World Meteorological Organization adopting a new naming convention in 1979. tropical cyclones both female and male names.
On April 2, 1948, the Soviet Union acceded to the Convention, and on March 23, 1950, the Convention came into force. That is why the day is the official date of the formation of the WMO, created within the UN. The World Meteorological Organization has set itself many tasks, including facilitating worldwide cooperation in creating a network of stations making meteorological observations, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of systems for the rapid exchange of meteorological information, and promoting the further use of meteorology in aviation, shipping, and in solving water problems , in agriculture and in other areas of human activity and many others.
To datemeteorological data is collected from 10,000 stationary weather stations on the planet. All these stations are links in a single chain. Every three hours, measurement data from weather stations is transmitted by telephone to 13 centers located throughout to the globe. From there, the data goes to all countries of the world, where weather forecasts are made based on it.
You will be surprised, but XXI century there are places where the weather is determined by voting! Thus, a weather station in San Francisco, giving a weather forecast, indicates the probability of its fulfillment, for example, like this: “Tomorrow it will rain with a probability of 7/3.” The fact is that ten station employees are voting.
But it often turns out that neither voting nor Computer techologies do not help meteorologists predict certain events. And all because the weather on Earth is rapidly changing due to air mobility. In 10-20 minutes, the weather can change beyond recognition: now the sun is shining and it’s warm, and a moment later it’s cloudy and raining. It's even worse if there's a hurricane. And sometimes unpredictable things happen!
Of course, this also has its advantages. If everything were so predictable, then most likely the weather would not have managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records as one of the most popular keywords for searching on the Internet! There's even an appropriate saying: “If the weather did not change, then nine out of ten people would not be able to start a single conversation.”
And so that you can not only start a conversation with the weather, but also shine with your erudition, we invite you to get acquainted with books from our library that you will definitely like!
Selezneva, E. S. The first women geophysicists and meteorologists / E. S. Selezneva. – Leningrad: Gidrometeoizdat, 1989. – 182 p.
Why is there an entire book dedicated to the first women meteorologists, you ask? But because meteorology was one of the first fields of science in which in Russia, since 1913, women were given the right to work on an equal basis with men in scientific positions. The first women geophysicists and meteorologists were educated at the Bestuzhev courses. The book will introduce you in detail to scientific activities outstanding graduates of the Bestuzhev courses.
Ugryumov, A. When it rains: entertaining meteorology / AlexanderUgryumov. - Moscow: Olma Media Group, 2014. - 127 p.
This book about the history of meteorology and weather forecasting, successes and difficulties in weather forecasting will be of interest to both young readers and avid book lovers. This book tells how you and I ourselves, without using any super-complicated and cutting-edge instruments, can quite confidently predict the weather.
Many areas of human life depend on weather conditions. In order to prepare in advance for its changes, it is necessary to have reliable forecast. It is based on collected data and mathematical models. A professional holiday is dedicated to specialists involved in this field - Hydrometeorologist Day.
When is it celebrated?
The Day of Workers of the Hydrometeorological Service of Russia is celebrated annually on March 23. It is not a national holiday. Celebrated for the 11th time in 2019. The event was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 19, 2008 No. 812 “On the Day of Hydrometeorological Service Workers.” The document was signed by D. Medvedev.
Who's celebrating
All employees of the department, regardless of rank, position and length of service, are involved in the events on the occasion of the Day of Hydrometeorological Service Workers. Among them are employees of weather control stations, observatories, laboratories, service personnel, researchers, workers information resources dedicated to weather conditions.
The holiday is considered by teachers, students, graduate students, graduates of specialized educational institutions. Their relatives, friends, acquaintances and close people join in the celebrations.
History and traditions of the holiday
The event was first celebrated in 2009, after the publication of the corresponding Decree of the President of the Russian Federation on May 19, 2008. The holiday is one of the youngest. Its date is symbolic meaning. It coincides with the formation of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950.
Tradition involves feasting with colleagues, friends, relatives, acquaintances, and close people. Congratulations are offered to the heroes of the occasion. There are toasts, wishes for health and success in responsible work. Those gathered discuss the news, share their experience, talk about everyday life, and exchange gifts. Among them are souvenirs and themed products.
Events are being moved from offices to cafes and restaurants. Management rewards employees with certificates, valuable gifts. For outstanding services, by presidential decree the title “Honored Meteorologist of the Russian Federation” is awarded. Attached to it Chest sign, made of silver, in the form of a composition of oak and laurel branches. The carriers are employees who have made a significant contribution to environmental monitoring, its use in economic sectors and personnel training.
The Day of Workers of the Hydrometeorological Service of Russia in 2019 is marked by events in cultural institutions. The leadership of the structure and creative teams perform on their stage. TV and radio stations broadcast stories about the profession. They tell about everyday work, the main characters talk about the work of weather stations and making forecasts.
About the profession
Hydrometeorological service workers collect and process information about weather conditions. The instruments record sensor readings of temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind speed. Their tasks include compiling meteorological forecasts for a certain period of time. For this purpose, the computing power of computers is used, which contain mathematical models of atmospheric processes.
The accuracy of predictions faces a fundamental limitation. Their reliability has been proven to be limited to 21 days. This is due to the nonlinearity of the laws that govern air phenomena and the emergence of chaotic regimes. The profession of a hydrometeorologist is associated with the need for deep knowledge of the natural sciences.
The topic of weather is the most relevant and popular in human communication. A lot depends on the weather, including our mood and well-being, our plans and, of course, their implementation. Humanity has been interested in weather for a long time. In Russian chronicles, the first evidence of weather appears in the description of events dating back to the second half of the 9th century. In the second half of the 17th century, by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, daily records of the weather conditions in Moscow and its environs began to be kept. And after the invention of the barometer, attempts were made to predict the weather by changes in atmospheric pressure. On December 1, 1725, the first regular instrumental meteorological weather observations in Russia were started at the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg.
World Meteorological Organization
In 1872, the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) was established. On October 11, 1947, the Convention was opened for signature, which established the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to replace the IMO. On April 2, 1948, the Soviet Union acceded to the Convention, and on March 23, 1950, the Convention came into force. Thus, March 23 is the official date of the formation of the WMO, created within the UN. The World Meteorological Organization has set itself many tasks, including facilitating worldwide cooperation in creating a network of stations making meteorological observations.
Thus, the tasks of WMO are also to assist in the creation and maintenance of systems for the rapid exchange of meteorological information, and to promote the further application of meteorology in aviation, shipping, in solving water problems, in agriculture and in other areas of human activity, and many others.
The World Meteorological Organization, as a specialized intergovernmental organization of the UN system, allows for the support of interstate cooperation in the field of hydrometeorology and operational hydrology. which is possible through the coordination of global, regional, national observation systems and international exchange of hydrometeorological data.
The representative of Russia in this global observation system is Roshydromet with its network of hydrometeorological and aerological stations, which includes the Northern Interregional Territorial Administration for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring
The meaning of the holiday March 23
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At the initiative of the World Meteorological Organization, starting in 1961, the world meteorological community began to celebrate March 23 as World Meteorological Day (WMD) - the professional Day of meteorologists around the planet. Every year, WMO celebrates Meteorologist's Day under a specific motto, focusing on a specific and currently relevant topic.
Every year, to attract the attention of the population, the public and government bodies to hydrometeorology not only as a science, but also as an operational service acting in the interests of the development of sectors of the national economy, during the celebration of World Meteorological Day (Meteorologist's Day) on March 23, comprehensive media coverage is carried out various aspects of the hydrometeorological service.
World Meteorology Day is celebrated with ceremonial meetings in teams, meetings with service veterans, and holiday congratulations received from territorial authorities, serviced organizations and enterprises, and educational institutions.
The established holiday of March 23 - World Meteorological Day (Meteorologist's Day) is a sign of respect and gratitude to people who have chosen an interesting, but at the same time very difficult profession. The celebration of World Meteorological Day is intended to help increase the authority of Roshydromet and recognize the important role of the work of Russian hydrometeorologists.
History of meteorology
Even at the dawn of its history, man was faced with adverse atmospheric phenomena. Not understanding them, he deified menacing and elemental phenomena associated with the atmosphere (gods - Perun, Zeus, Dazhbog, etc.). As civilization develops in China, India, and the Mediterranean countries, attempts are made at regular meteorological observations, and the first scientific ideas about climate appear. The first work on atmospheric phenomena was compiled by Aristotle.
Modern scientific meteorology dates back to the 17th century, when the foundations of physics were laid. The great scientist Galileo and his students invented a thermometer (1610), a barometer, and a rain gauge, that is, a new possibility for instrumental observations appeared. Since the middle of the 17th century. The Academy of Experimentation in Tuscany organized the first small network of instrumental observations, which were carried out in several points in Europe. In addition, weather observations were an indispensable part of the programs of all sea voyages.
![](https://i2.wp.com/inmoment.ru/img/holidays/meteorology2.jpg)
At the same time, the first meteorological theories appeared. E. Halley gave the first explanation of the monsoons, and E. Hadley published a treatise on the trade winds. By the middle of the 18th century. M.V. Lomonosov considered meteorology an independent science, the main task of which was “prediction of the weather.”
In the middle of the 19th century. State networks of stations emerge. And at the beginning of the century, the foundations of climatology were laid in Germany through the works of A. Humboldt and G. Dove. Around 1820, G. W. Brandes in Germany came up with the idea of putting the observations of the Mannheim network of stations on geographic maps. Thus, the first synoptic maps appeared, making it possible to detect areas of high and low pressure. They turned out to be mobile and moved, as a rule, from west to east.
After the invention of the telegraph, from the 50s, on the initiative of astronomer W. Le Verrier in France and Admiral R. Fitzroy in England, the synoptic method for studying atmospheric fronts quickly came into general use. On its basis, a new branch of meteorology arose - synoptic meteorology.
By the middle of the 19th century. refers to the organization of the first meteorological institutes, including the Main Physical Observatory in St. Petersburg (1849). In the second half of the 19th century, the foundations of dynamic meteorology were laid, i.e., the application of the laws of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to the study of atmospheric processes.
In the 20th century new, in-depth approaches to climatological research have emerged. A particularly large contribution to the development of climatological problems in Russia was made by the works of A. A. Kaminsky, L. S. Berg, M. I. Budyko, M. M. Somov and others.
The modern meteorological service of Russia considers its founding date to be June 21, 1921, when V.I. Lenin signed the decree of the Council of People's Commissars "On the organization of a unified meteorological service in the RSFSR."
On January 1, 1930, in Moscow, in accordance with the Government Decree on the creation of a unified meteorological service of the country, the USSR Central Weather Bureau was formed.
Currently, the Research Hydrometeorological Center of the Russian Federation occupies a key position in the development of the main directions of hydrometeorological science.
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The Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, along with methodological and scientific research work, carries out extensive operational work, and also performs the functions of the World Meteorological Center and the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center of the World Weather Watch in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) system. In addition, the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia is a regional center for zonal weather forecasts within the framework of the World Area Forecast System. On a regional scale, the same work is carried out by regional hydrometeorological centers.
The scientific and operational-production activities of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia are not limited to weather forecasts. The Hydrometeorological Center actively works in the field of hydrology of land waters, oceanography and marine meteorology, agrometeorology and produces a wide range of various specialized products. Forecasting the yield of major crops, forecasting air quality in cities, long-term forecast of the level of the Caspian Sea and other inland water bodies for water resource management, forecast of river flow and associated floods and floods, etc. are also areas of scientific and practical activity of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia.