The weather observer's handbook / Stephen Burt.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The basics -- Why measure a weather station -- Buying a weather station -- Site and exposure -- the basics -- 2. Measuring the weather -- Measuring the temperature of the air -- Measuring precipitation -- Measuring atmospheric pressure -- Measuring humidity -- Measuring wind speed and direction -- Measuring grass and earth temperatures -- Measuring sunshine and solar radiation -- Observing hours and time standards -- Dataloggers and AWS software -- Non-instrumental weather observing -- Calibration -- Metadata -- what is it, and why is it important? -- 3. Making the most of your observations -- Collecting and storing data -- Making sense of the data avalanche -- Sharing your observations -- Summary and getting started.

"The Weather Observer's Handbook provides a comprehensive, practical and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations. Automatic weather stations today form the mainstay of both amateur and professional weather observing networks around the world and yet - prior to this book - there existed no independent guide to their selection and use. Traditional and modern weather instruments are covered, including how best to choose and to site a weather station, how to get the best out of your equipment, how to store and analyse your records and how to share your observations with other people and across the Internet. From amateur observers looking for help in choosing their first weather instruments on a tight budget to professional observers looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date guide covering World Meteorological Organization recommendations on observing methods and practices, all will welcome this handbook."--Provided by publisher.

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