MET Norway / Meteorologisk institutt

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

MET Norway (Meteorologisk institutt) provides weather forecasts and warnings to individuals, emergency planning authorities and government agencies to protect life and property.

Target Customer

{"Private individuals","Emergency planning authorities","Government agencies","Media organizations (for weather-related information and inquiries)"}

Key Differentiator

{"Free/open meteorological data policy (open data)","Priority focus on the High North / Arctic regions and sea areas","National meteorological authority with a broad portfolio of weather, climate and data services"}

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need reliable weather forecasts and warnings to protect life and property
2Need access to climate information and weather-related data for public planning and decision-making
3Need open, widely usable meteorological data for dissemination, research, and societal use

Key Features

1Weather forecasts and warnings for private individuals, emergency planning authorities and government agencies
2Climate information and weather summaries (Vêr og klima, klimainnsikt)
3Publications and informational series (MET report, MET info)
4Free/open data policy and open data dissemination
5Focus on Sea and High North areas
6Accessibility to data and products from MET (frie meteorologiske data, data og produkter fra MET)
7Yr 21-day forecast capability (weather forecasting service)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Enhanced public safety through reliable weather forecasts and warnings
2Improved emergency planning and governmental decision-making
3Wider dissemination and use of meteorological data for societal benefit via open data policy

Competitive Advantages

1Open data policy enabling widespread use and reuse of meteorological data
2National authority with a dedicated focus on safety and climate information
3Strategic emphasis on Arctic / High North and maritime regions for specialized forecasting and data needs

Key Benefits

1Life and property protection through forecasts and warnings

2Access to climate information and weather data

3Open data policy enabling broad use and innovation

4Specialized attention to Arctic and maritime environments

Additional Product Information

Product Description

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute provides weather forecasts and warnings, climate information, and open meteorological data, along with related services and publications for public safety, government agencies, and the broader society.

Target Market

Private individuals, emergency services, government agencies, media organizations, and organizations requiring weather/climate data

Unique Value Proposition

Open, freely accessible meteorological data combined with a national authority trusted for safety-focused forecasts, with a strategic emphasis on the Arctic/High North and sea areas

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the content

Pricing Model

Not specified; data policy noted as free/open (open data)

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