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ASOS
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ASOS
Automated Surface Observing System |
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what does asos do
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group of meteorological instruments which observe, and provide information about, the current state of the atmosphere
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when does asos give information
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. Capable of providing data on a minute-to-minute basis, observations are typically reported hourly.
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how do we learn about upper level weather
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. Observations of the upper atmosphere are made by instruments attached to weather balloons.
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where do we observe weather?
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surface level and upper level atmosphere
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t instrument is attached to weather balloons.
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radiosonde
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what does radiosonde
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measures temperature, pressure and moisture
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in upper atmosphere, Wind speed and direction is determined by what
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movement of the balloon as it is tracked
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Hygrothermometer
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temperature/dew
point sensor |
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two parts of wind sensor
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wind vane and anemometer
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what does wind vane do
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shows direction of wind
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what is anemometer
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measures wind speed
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explain tipping bucket rain gauge
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consists of a funnel that collects and channels the precipitation into a small seesaw-like container. After a pre-set amount of precipitation falls, the lever tips, dumping the collected water and sending an electrical signal.
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how does thunderstorm sensor work
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records location and brightness (azimuth) of lightning strike plus monitoring thunderstorm cell development, assessing severity, and forecasting storm path and intensity
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barometer
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measures air pressure
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