Cotton-region shelter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004731",
  "term": "Cotton-region shelter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An early standardized enclosure for housing meteorological instruments, designed to shield them from direct solar radiation and precipitation while allowing for adequate ventilation. It was a small, wooden, louvered box, painted white and mounted on a post, with its door facing north in the Northern Hemisphere to prevent sunlight from striking the thermometers when read. This design was a precursor to the modern Stevenson screen, which features a double-roof and other improvements.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cotton-region-shelter/"
}