Dear Boston Center NWS Officials, I am following this potentially historic storm for two reasons: I was born and raised in Boston, and my sister and brother-in-law live in Medford. and, of course, I remain in close touch with them. But, also, I think you have an educational opportunity to highlight the metric system of measurement as a frame of reference for the general public. This storm may dump around 1 m of snow. Your frequent mention of the metric depth exclusively, without back-converting to inches, perhaps with a video of someone using a meter stick, would help make the meter a palpable idea among Americans. The metric system has been the preferred system of measurement for trade and commerce in the U.S. since 1988, and I believe that it behooves us to make it the system of choice in reckoning our environment, beginning especially when history knocks on the door.
SIncerely, Paul R. Trusten Registered Pharmacist Vice President and Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association, Inc. Midland, Texas www.metric.org [email protected] +1(432)528-7724
