weather station
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Definition
Noun: A weather station is a specific location, often part of a larger network, equipped with instruments to observe, measure, and record atmospheric conditions and meteorological data.
Usage
A weather station is a facility, which can range from a simple set of instruments to a complex automated site. Its primary function is the systematic collection of data such as temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation.
Examples
- The weather station on the mountain recorded record snowfall last night.
- Data from coastal weather stations is crucial for issuing storm warnings.
- Scientists installed an automated weather station in the remote desert to collect climate data.
Advanced Usage
- "To man a weather station": To be stationed at and operate a weather observation post.
- Researchers took turns manning the isolated weather station in Antarctica.
- "Station data": The meteorological information collected from a specific weather station.
- The forecast model is initialized using real-time station data.
Variants and Related Words
- Weather Observatory: Often implies a larger or more research-oriented facility than a standard station.
- Meteorological Station: A more formal or technical synonym for weather station.
- Automatic Weather Station (AWS): A weather station that operates without constant human intervention, transmitting data remotely.
Synonyms
- Meteorological station
- Observation post (in a meteorological context)
Related Phrases
- Network of weather stations: Refers to the interconnected system of individual stations that provide comprehensive geographical data coverage.
- The national network of weather stations provides the data for public forecasts.
Noun
- one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded