Atmospheric Sciences 370 Observing Systems

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Atmospheric Sciences 370 Observing Systems
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ASOS Automated Surface Observing System
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Hydrothermograph
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Precipitation Gauges
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Laser Weather Identifier
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Anemometer Wind Vane
Laser Ceilometer
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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.
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Lightning Sensor
Visibility Sensor
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Full ASOS system in Arizona
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Other Surface Networks
Bureau of Land Management RAWS
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Schoolnet Sites by AWS
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Marine Reports
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Ocean and Lake Weather Buoys
Anchored
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Drifting Buoys
Pressure
Wind
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Coastal Marine (CMAN) Reports from the Coast Guard
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Northwest Buoy and CMAN Locations
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Ship Reports Marine VOS Program
Volunteers Observers--generally 6-hourly reports
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Satellite Microwave Scatterometer Winds
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QuickScat Satellite Bounces microwaves off the
ocean surface Capillary waves dependent on wind
speed and direction
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Upper Air Data
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Radiosonde
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Radar Wind Profiler and RASS (Radio Acoustic
Sounding System)
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Seattle Profiler/RASS
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ACARS Aircraft Observations Generally on
wide-body aircraft
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting
System
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Cloud and Water Vapor Track Winds Based on
Geostationary Weather Satellites
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Satellite Temperature and Humidity Soundings
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GOES sounder unit
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Radar and Satellite Imagery

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