KNMI is the national institute for weather, climate, research, and seismology. It disseminates weather information to the public at large, the government, aviation and the shipping industry in the interest of safety, the economy and a sustainable environment. To gain insight into long-term developments, KNMI conducts research on climate change. KNMI operates twenty-four hours a day. The combination of infrastructure, technology, sciences and service is unique in the fields of weather, climate research, and seismology.