I would like to set up a basic weather station in my back garden. What
equipment show I consider, are there are websites for my to visit to
purchase equipment/research project etc or recommended books to read?

Many thanks

I would like to set up a basic weather station in my back garden. What
equipment show I consider, are there are websites for my to visit to
purchase equipment/research project etc or recommended books to read?

Many thanks

Take a look at uk sci weather's excellent FAQ,there is a lot of information
contained in the
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/booty.weather/uswfaqfr.htm

best regards,
Alan

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Wirral,Merseyside. 53.1 N 3.0 W 40m amsl

On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 20:13:25 -0000, "Alan Duckers"
wrote:


I would like to set up a basic weather station in my back garden. What
equipment show I consider, are there are websites for my to visit to
purchase equipment/research project etc or recommended books to read?

Many thanks

Take a look at uk sci weather's excellent FAQ,there is a lot of information
contained in the
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/booty.weather/uswfaqfr.htm

best regards,
Alan

Thanks Alan. I have had a good read through of the FAQ's but would
still like further help with this project.

The Question "How do I set up a weather station" is not explicitly
listed in the FAQ. However, by following links to some of the sites
below, you will at least get a start on what you need etc. There is
quite a bit of specific information in Section 6C which you should read
and understand. (At some stage I will try to 'signpost' this aspect
rather more explicitly).

The Royal Meteorological Society publish a small booklet which aims to
provide basic information on setting up a weather station

Q/A 4.4

ProData have some useful notes on their website, and they will also
supply help, advice etc. They market Weather Stations, so will have a
lot of experience in dealing with such enquiries

Q/A 4.13

The Met Office (Education Section) provide a lot of information - follow
the appropriate link from

Q/A 4.18

or direct to:.........

http://www.metoffice.com/education/c...lum/index.html

In addition, many of the manufacturers at Section 7A will provide simple
leaflets which help you to set up a weather station - visit the
appropriate web sites for information.

HTH

Martin.

On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 08:44:02 -0000, "Martin Rowley"
wrote:

The Question "How do I set up a weather station" is not explicitly
listed in the FAQ. However, by following links to some of the sites
below, you will at least get a start on what you need etc. There is
quite a bit of specific information in Section 6C which you should read
and understand. (At some stage I will try to 'signpost' this aspect
rather more explicitly).

The Royal Meteorological Society publish a small booklet which aims to
provide basic information on setting up a weather station

Q/A 4.4

ProData have some useful notes on their website, and they will also
supply help, advice etc. They market Weather Stations, so will have a
lot of experience in dealing with such enquiries

Q/A 4.13

The Met Office (Education Section) provide a lot of information - follow
the appropriate link from

Q/A 4.18

or direct to:.........

http://www.metoffice.com/education/c...lum/index.html

In addition, many of the manufacturers at Section 7A will provide simple
leaflets which help you to set up a weather station - visit the
appropriate web sites for information.

HTH

Martin.


Many thanks, Martin

Paul, Worcestershire, UK.

I have now provisionally prepared the following for the next update of
the FAQ .... it won't go 'live' until a few months time, so in the
interim, I'll post it here for information as we are getting enquiries
along these lines:-

**6E Sources for advice on setting up a weather station.
=====================================

In addition to the hints, tips & general advice in the earlier parts of
this Section (above), many of the manufacturers in Section 7A will
supply advice on the installation of equipment. For some basic ideas of
how to start-up, see the following sites (I haven't given the full page
url's because they keep changing and it is difficult to remain
up-to-date with same):

The Met Office:
(follow links for the Education Section .. some very useful ideas for
the hobbyist, and also advice if you want to make observations to
climatological standards.)
http://www.metoffice.com/

The Royal Meteorological Society:
(follow links for Publications: the Society encourage meteorology at all
levels, and publish some leaflets on weather observing which can be
obtained either free, or for a small sum.)
http://www.royal-met-soc.org.uk/
[ and don't forget that other national meteorological societies will
have similar information.]

The BBC Weather Centre
(follow links for 'Weatherwise' .. or use the Search engine; a useful
site to help the beginner in all aspects of observing and understanding
the weather.)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

Don't forget though: throwing a large amount of money at the subject
won't improve your understanding. Read up on the basics, use your senses
to observe the changing 'sky-scape', note the weather (rain, hail, snow
etc.), and just get used to deciding from which direction the wind is
coming. For all of this, you don't need fancy equipment - that can be
built up later. Even then, start in a small way if your budget is
limited: some thermometers and rain-gauges from Garden Centres are quite
good, and many department stores and catalogue shops sell 'all-in-one'
desk weather stations which can stimulate interest. Other suppliers are
listed in Section 7A.


Martin.
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