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First-order climatological station

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005598

A meteorological observing site that provides continuous, detailed weather measurements and is staffed by certified observers. These stations record hourly or more frequent observations of temperature, precipitation, wind, pressure, humidity, and cloud cover using calibrated instruments. The data collected meet the highest standards set by organizations like the World Meteorological Organization and form the primary basis for long-term climate records and synoptic weather forecasting.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005598
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoFirst-order station
Record as JSON
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  "term": "First-order climatological station",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological observing site that provides continuous, detailed weather measurements and is staffed by certified observers. These stations record hourly or more frequent observations of temperature, precipitation, wind, pressure, humidity, and cloud cover using calibrated instruments. The data collected meet the highest standards set by organizations like the World Meteorological Organization and form the primary basis for long-term climate records and synoptic weather forecasting.",
  "see_also": [
    "first-order station"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/first-order-climatological-station/"
}

Record 3,561 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.