http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3572562.stm :

:The virtual reality technology takes constantly-updated data
:and translates it into 3D images. The new forecasts will be on
:air from early next year.

:Rain is generated in 3D so that it actually looks like real rain, and
:as clouds sweep over the country, shadows are cast on the ground.

Looks 'nice' but I suspect it will actually make the forecast more
difficult to comprehend. The viewer will need to make some assumption
about the angle of viewing which is not always easy, even in real life.
For example, I always think the view over the bowler's arm in cricket
coverage makes the pitch look about four metres long.
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Michael Parry
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