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

1. one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded