Low Cost Weather Station

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)
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.