AWS

    An Automatic Weather Station (AWS) is an automated version of the traditional weather station, either to save human labour or to enable measurements from remote areas.[1] An AWS will typically consist of a weather-proof enclosure containing the data logger, rechargeable battery, telemetry (optional) and the meteorological sensors with an attached solar panel or wind turbine and mounted upon a mast. The specific configuration may vary due to the purpose of the system.[1] The system may report in near real time via the Argos System and the Global Telecommunications System,[2] or save the data for later recovery.[3] In the past, automatic weather stations were often placed where electricity and communication lines were available.

    Most automatic weather stations have:

    • Thermometer for measuring temperature
    • Anemometer for measuring wind speed
    • Wind vane for measuring wind direction
    • Hygrometer for measuring humidity
    • Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure
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