meteorological observation post
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Definition
Noun: - A specific, fixed location that is part of a coordinated system (network) established for the primary purpose of systematically recording and collecting data related to weather and atmospheric conditions.
Usage
This term refers to a physical station or site. Its core function is data collection for meteorology. - The primary purpose of a meteorological observation post is to gather standardized weather data. - These posts are strategically located to form a comprehensive monitoring network.
Examples
- The remote meteorological observation post on the mountain summit provides crucial data on high-altitude weather patterns.
- Data from each meteorological observation post is transmitted to the national weather service for analysis.
- Establishing a new meteorological observation post in the desert will improve forecast accuracy for the region.
Advanced Usage
- The term emphasizes the post's role within a larger, systematic data-gathering infrastructure. It is more specific than a general "weather station," highlighting its function as a nodal point in an observational network.
Variants and Related Words
- Weather station: A more common general term for a facility that observes and records weather data. A meteorological observation post is a type of weather station that is explicitly part of a network.
- Observation post: A broader term for any position from which observations are made, not necessarily for weather.
- Meteorological data: The information (e.g., temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed) collected at such a post.
Synonyms
- Weather monitoring station
- Climatic data collection point (formal)
Related Phrases
- Network of observation posts: The collective system to which a single meteorological observation post belongs.
- To man an observation post: To staff or operate the post.
Noun
- one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded