FHL Weather Station
In June 2006 a Campbell Scientific weather station was installed at Cantilever Point on the FHL campus by the Carrington lab. Each parameter monitored by the weather station is listed below with the corresponding unit of measurement and instrument.
For further information please contact Emily Carrington.
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Parameter |
Unit of Measurement |
Instrument |
|---|---|---|
|
Rainfall |
mm |
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge |
|
Total Radiation (solar + sky) |
W m-2 |
Net Radiometer |
|
Solar Radiation |
W m-2 |
Pyranometer |
|
Solar Radiation |
PAR ( μmol m-2 s-1) |
Quantum Sensor |
|
Wind Speed |
m s-1 |
Wind Monitor (propeller and vane) |
|
Wind Direction |
Degrees (relative to true N) |
|
|
Relative Humidity |
% |
Air Temp and Humidity Probe |
|
Air Temperature |
oC |
|
|
Wind Chill |
oC |
|
|
Intertidal Temperature |
oC |
Thermocouple Wire |