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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 Presentation
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Atmospheric Sciences 370 Observing Systems
ASOS: Automated Surface Observing System
Hydrothermograph
Precipitation Gauges
Laser WeatherIdentifier
AnemometerWind Vane Laser Ceilometer
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.
Lightning Sensor
Visibility Sensor
Full ASOS system in Arizona
Other Surface Networks
Bureau ofLand ManagementRAWS
Schoolnet Sites by AWS
Marine Reports
Ocean and LakeWeather Buoys
Anchored
Drifting Buoys
Wind Pressure
Coastal Marine (CMAN) Reports from the Coast Guard
Northwest Buoy and CMAN Locations
Ship Reports: Marine VOS Program
Volunteers Observers--generally 6-hourly reports
SatelliteMicrowaveScatterometerWinds
QuickScat SatelliteBounces microwaves off the ocean surfaceCapillary waves dependent on wind speed and direction
Upper Air Data
Radiosonde
Radar Wind Profiler and RASS (Radio Acoustic Sounding System)
Seattle Profiler/RASS
ACARS: Aircraft ObservationsGenerally on wide-body aircraft
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
Cloud andWater VaporTrack WindsBased on Geostationary Weather Satellites
Satellite Temperature and Humidity Soundings
GOES sounder unit
Radar and Satellite Imagery
MORE LATER!
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