Weather Stations Articles
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Information meets innovation: Climate data for resilient food value chains in CWANA
The Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) region is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The agricultural sector is particularly susceptible, employing 50–60% of the labor force and contributing significantly to the region’s socio-economic development. The CWANA region is already experiencing more frequent – and intense – droughts and heat waves. ...
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Monitoring, testing and managing water quality: 3 vital technologies
Water is one of the most important natural resources on earth, an essential element for all life, so maintaining its quality is crucial for the health of both humans and the environment. Many factors continuously threaten the quality of water, from pollution and climate change to extreme weather events. To ensure the well-being of humans and nature alike, we must use every tool in our repertoire ...
By LG Sonic
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Accelerating climate adaptation in the Zambezi River Basin through digital innovations
The Zambezi River Basin (ZRB) in southern Africa connects eight riparian countries-Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The population there mostly reside ruraly, and over 80 percent of agriculture is attributed to smallholder farmers facing the brunt of the climate crisis. Digital technologies can facilitate and enhance climate adaptation and resilience, ...
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Types and principles of wind direction sensors
A wind direction sensor is a device used to measure the direction of the wind. They are commonly used in weather stations, wind turbines and other applications that require accurate measurements of wind power. These sensors are crucial in predicting weather patterns and helping us understand the effects of wind on the environment. Types of wind direction sensors There are several ...
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Introduction to ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors
Introduction of Works: Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors are devices used to measure wind speed and direction in a variety of applications, from weather forecasting to wind power generation. Unlike conventional wind sensors, which rely on moving mechanical parts, ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to detect wind speed and direction. This makes them more accurate, reliable and durable ...
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Introduction to JXCT weather station
Background ~A weather station is a facility equipped with instruments to measure various atmospheric conditions and weather elements. The instruments are used to collect data that can be used to predict weather patterns, monitor climate change, and provide information to farmers, pilots and other professionals who rely on weather information. The Weather Station 900 is a state-of-the-art weather ...
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Water trends in optimization for 2023: the role of artificial intelligence
Water is essential for life on Earth, but it is a finite resource. The data compiled in reports by organizations such as the UN, UNICEF, and the FAO point to overexploitation of water as the main cause of scarcity, with between 43% and 50% of the world’s population not having access to drinking water. Against this background, optimizing water management is a major, highly necessary ...
By Idrica
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Strengthening Safety on Serbian Streets
To keep pace with the dynamic development of its economy and society, Serbia is modernizing its ageing road network. By providing 54 road weather monitoring stations across the whole country, OTT HydroMet plays a key role in this huge initiative. The State Road A1 is Serbia’s lifeline. Reaching from the Hungarian border to Serbia’s capital Belgrade and down to North Macedonia, the ...
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Water Trends in pre-emption and prevention for 2023: Responding to extreme events
According to UN data, water and climate-related events have accounted for half of the human and economic damage caused by disasters over the last fifty years. Figures show that, during this period, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 45% of recorded deaths (1.3 million people) and 74% of global economic losses. World Meteorological Organization studies have also put droughts, storms ...
By Idrica
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Why and how is the global water cycle changing?
Are you curious about how the global water cycle has changed in recent years due to human activity and natural events? A new scientific report aiming to answer this question has revealed some alarming findings about the state of the Earth’s water cycle in 2022: the water cycle itself is changing on a global level. The research team analyzed data from over 40 satellites and thousands of ...
By LG Sonic
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How should I use my Mini-RWIS in the off-season?
One of the most common questions we get is what to do with Frost mini weather stations during the summer. Whether your snow season is eight months long or four months long, we understand that your unit may not be watching for snow every day of the year. Although the Mini-RWIS units have a 4+ year lifespan so you don’t have to touch them after installation, some customers have ...
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Aermod View - Data Substitutions in Aermet
When conducting an air dispersion modeling analysis, it is very important that the meteorological data quality is as high as possible. AERMET – the meteorological pre-processor for the AERMOD dispersion modeling system – contains internal options which can boost data quality by filling short gaps of missing cloud cover and temperature data. AERMET utilizes linear interpolation for ...
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Working principle and advantages of ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor
background Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor. It is a wind direction measuring instrument developed based on the principle of ultrasound. Use the transmitted sound pulses. Measure the time or frequency difference at the receiving end to calculate the wind speed and direction. It is widely used in the measurement of wind direction and speed in greenhouses, environmental protection, ...
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What are the characteristics of rain and snow sensors
Overview: Rain and snow sensors are mainly used to detect whether there is rain or snow in nature weather measuring instruments. This sensor adopts AC impedance measurement method. The electrode has a long service life and will not cause oxidation problems. The rain and snow sensor can be widely used in the qualitative measurement of the presence or absence of rain and snow in the environment, ...
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A Guide to Thermistor Strings
What are thermistor strings? A thermistor, coined from “thermal” and “resistor”, is a sensor that changes resistance based upon temperature. It is used to measure temperatures within a specified range by using calibration tables to convert from resistance to temperature. Thermistor strings are cables with integrated thermistors, usually pressed into a bead-like node ...
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Why do you need weather stations for weather forecasting
The weather station is your nearest source of real-time weather changes. They should be used in conjunction with different weather models and sensors when forecasting the weather. Learn all about weather stations in this article.Weather stations definition The weather stations or meteorological stations are facilities for weather observation and collecting different weather data together with ...
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Are friction forecasts a possibility?
As winter sets in and snow starts to fly, the forecast for snow becomes quite popular among snow removal pros and residents alike. How much is it going to snow? When will it begin? When will it end? We even get a percentage of probability that it will snow, which adds another layer of complexity. The majority of forecasts are centered on these questions but fail to address the question that ...
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Water Management in Smart Cities
Water is at the epicenter of sustainable development and is vital to socio-economic growth, healthy ecosystems, energy and food production, as well as to the very survival of human beings. However, as the world’s population grows to a projected 8.5 billion by 2030, demand for water will increase significantly, intensifying the challenges of sustainable development. The world is becoming ...
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Fighting Snow in the 21st Century
RWIS devices have historically been expensive, bulky, and difficult to maintain. Now, mini-RWIS devices with advanced camera technologies, sensors, and more are becoming within reach for municipalities and commercial snow removal companies alike. ...
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Weather Monitoring for Rail Traffic
Railway traffic is the backbone of both business and individual transport. Keeping the flow safe and on time is a challenge, especially due to the fact that railways are prone to inclement weather. Strong winds, snowfall, floods, heat, freezing switches, and platforms … rail network operators have a lot to consider to ensure safe train traffic. Many of these meteorological phenomena ...
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