Vitural reality and augmented reality technology is allowing meteorologists to change the way they alert people to changing weather and keep them safe.
CHICAGO -- CBS News Chicago is debuting a new 3D tool to help provide viewers with a better view of weather forecast s, though virtual reality and augmented reality in the new First Alert Weather Sphere.From the days of using drawings, with cloud and sun cutouts, to green screens, and now entire virtual reality studios, technology is allowing meteorologists to change the way they alert people to changing weather and keep them safe.
The 1,200 square feet of green space that make up the First Alert Weather Sphere are combined with state-of-the-art virtual reality and augmented reality technology to provide viewers with an immersive experience, and a clear view of the weather.'I think some of the most important storytelling that we do here are the days leading up to those higher-impact events â winter weather, tornado outbreaks, flooding events.
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