Baghdad Weather Station Uses 25kW Folding Container

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What is a weather station?

Weather stations are the unsung heroes of forecasting. Let's demystify how these devices collect and turn raw data into the predictions we rely on. Here's a sneak peek at what will be covered in this article: Temperature: It's more than just a thermometer!

Where are weather stations installed?

Most often, stations are installed on the ground, but also at sea on a ships, or even at the aiplanes. Stations are also often installed at the airports, where it is important to constantly measure the weather.

How are weather stations monitored?

Weather stations are monitored by different government agencies of the countries where they are located. There is also the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) — a special United Nations agency, which makes sure that the number of stations does not decrease and the system of data collection works.

Which weather stations analyze different weather parameters?

There are also global and regional weather stations networks analyzing different weather parameters. For example, Arizona Meteorological Network (AZMET) in the United States or the Bureau of Meteorology AWS Network in Australia. Photo: Weather station at the top of the Sulphur Mountain, Banff, Alberta, Canada / Dave Feaster