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What is the primary function of the ASOS?
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To provide
minute-by-minute observations and generate the basic METAR and SPECI report. |
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True or False: ASOS also provides information for the
hydrometeorologic, climatologic, and meteorologic research communities? |
True
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The ASOS consists
of what basic sensors? |
Ceilometer (Cloud Height Indicator), Visibility Sensor, Precipitation Identification, Freezing Rain, Lightning Sensor, Pressure Sensors, Ambient/Dew Point Temperature Sensor, Anemometer, Precipitation Accumulation Sensor
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Does the ASOS automatically genterate SPECI messages for tornadic or volcanic activity?
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No, SPECI messages are manually composed and disseminated through ASOS when these conditions are observed
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The ASOS is capable of generating and transmitting _______ and _______ weather summaries.
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Daily and Monthly
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