atmospheric sciences 370 observing systems
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Atmospheric Sciences 370 Observing Systems. ASOS: Automated Surface Observing System. Hydrothermograph. Precipitation Gauges. Laser Weather Identifier. Anemometer Wind Vane. Laser Ceilometer. The ASOS Freezing Rain Sensor - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Atmospheric Sciences 370 Observing Systems
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ASOS: Automated Surface Observing System
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Hydrothermograph
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Precipitation Gauges
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Laser WeatherIdentifier
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AnemometerWind Vane Laser Ceilometer
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The ASOS Freezing Rain Sensor
uses an ultrasonically vibrating probe to detect the presence of icing conditions. The vibrating frequency of the probe decreases with the accumulation of ice.
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Lightning Sensor
Visibility Sensor
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Full ASOS system in Arizona
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Other Surface Networks
Bureau ofLand ManagementRAWS
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Schoolnet Sites by AWS
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Marine Reports
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Ocean and LakeWeather Buoys
Anchored
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Drifting Buoys
Wind Pressure
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Coastal Marine (CMAN) Reports from the Coast Guard
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Northwest Buoy and CMAN Locations
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Ship Reports: Marine VOS Program
Volunteers Observers--generally 6-hourly reports
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SatelliteMicrowaveScatterometerWinds
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QuickScat SatelliteBounces microwaves off the ocean surfaceCapillary waves dependent on wind speed and direction
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Upper Air Data
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Radiosonde
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Radar Wind Profiler and RASS (Radio Acoustic Sounding System)
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Seattle Profiler/RASS
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ACARS: Aircraft ObservationsGenerally on wide-body aircraft
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
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Cloud andWater VaporTrack WindsBased on Geostationary Weather Satellites
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Satellite Temperature and Humidity Soundings
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GOES sounder unit
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Radar and Satellite Imagery
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