Cooperative observer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000582",
  "term": "Cooperative observer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A volunteer who records daily weather observations, such as maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall, at a designated location. These observations are collected by national weather services and contribute to long-term climate records and local weather forecasts. The Cooperative Observer Program in the United States has been active for over a century.",
    "An individual (or institution) who takes precipitation and temperature observations-and in some cases other observations such as river stage, soil temperature, and evaporation-at or near their home, or place of business. Many observers transmit their reports by touch-tone telephone to an NWS computer, and nearly all observers mail monthly reports to the National Climatic Data Center to be archived and published."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cooperative-observer/"
}