Low Cost Weather Station
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| Description |
To solve any complex problem, collecting data is crucial. The environmental changes of today is no exception. Professional weather stations are rightfully used, but cannot be placed in every corner of the world. What if it was possible to make a cheap weather station, that almost everyone could afford? What if we together could help out with a piece of the puzzle, trying to solve problems ahead? Temperature, wind speed, wind direction and sun (with the potential to add additional measurements) |
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| Used by these projects | The GLOBE Program, Citizen Weather Observer Program, Weather Change in Bellefonte, PA, Lake Observer mobile app, Students' Cloud observations On-Line |
| Ideal Age Group | Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Size & weight |
Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube. Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment |
| Activities | At home, In snow or rain, At night |
| Tool updated | June 26, 2017, 7:07 p.m. |
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