Automatic Weather Station Principles and Measurement Methods

Author: Hu Yufeng
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book was compiled to support the automation of ground meteorological observations in China. It provides a detailed explanation of the composition and working principles of automatic weather stations, including sensors, data loggers, power supply and peripherals, operational software, networking, and more. It also offers a comprehensive introduction and in-depth analysis of the measurement methods of automatic weather stations, covering aspects such as sampling and algorithms, data quality control, and the differences between automatic and manual observations. The book incorporates the achievements of scientific research, experiments, and practical applications in modern ground meteorological automation observation. It provides a thorough and accessible interpretation of relevant content from the Ground Meteorological Observation Specification (2003 edition) and the CIMO Observation Manual (6th edition), making it highly valuable both theoretically and practically. It serves as a reference for meteorological operational management personnel, observation staff, and metrology maintenance personnel, as well as for university and college students and relevant technical professionals.