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First-order station

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005601

A meteorological observing station that provides a complete and continuous record of standard atmospheric variables, including temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. These stations adhere to strict standards for instrumentation, exposure, and observation frequency. They serve as primary data sources for weather forecasting and climate analysis.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005601
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoFirst-order climatological station; Second-order station
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005601",
  "term": "First-order station",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological observing station that provides a complete and continuous record of standard atmospheric variables, including temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. These stations adhere to strict standards for instrumentation, exposure, and observation frequency. They serve as primary data sources for weather forecasting and climate analysis.",
  "see_also": [
    "first-order climatological station",
    "second-order station"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/first-order-station/"
}

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