Method and apparatus for generating an environmental element...

Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Modeling by mathematical expression

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C703S006000, C340S601000

Reexamination Certificate

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07996192

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for generating environmental element predictions at a point location includes a receiver for collecting broadcast environmental element prediction data. A processor generates at least one environmental element prediction for the point location.

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