G.19. Weather For You Network (WX4U)

• Purpose of network: allow volunteer weather enthusiasts around the U.S. to observe and share weather data.
• Data website: http://www.met.utah.edu/jhorel/html/mesonet.
• Measured weather/climate elements:

o Air temperature.

o Relative humidity and dewpoint temperature.

o Precipitation.

o Wind speed and direction.

o Wind gust and direction.

o Pressure.

• Sampling frequency: 10 minutes.
• Reporting frequency: 10 minutes.
• Estimated station cost: unknown.
• Network strengths:

o Stations are located throughout the U.S.

o Stations provide near-real-time observations.

• Network weaknesses:

o Instrumentation platforms can be variable.

o Data are sometimes of questionable quality.

The WX4U network is a nationwide collection of weather stations run by local observers. Meteorological elements that are measured usually include temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity.

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