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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Instrument Platform
The sensors for my atmospheric observatory need to be mounted somewhere they can have unobstructed access to the sky and weather. The solution is a platform located away from buildings and trees. The platform is built using the same materials … Continue reading
Posted in Amateur Science, DIY, environmental monotoring
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Alter Type Windscreen
It can be fairly windy here especially in the spring, fall and during snow storms. My CoCoRaHS rain gauge does not catch all the precipitation it should when it is windy. This is a common problem and a WEB search … Continue reading
Posted in Amateur Science, DIY, environmental monotoring
Tagged CoCoRaHS, precipitation, rain gauge, weather
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