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instrument shelter

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001410

A boxlike structure designed to protect temperature measuring instruments from exposure to direct sunshine, precipitation, and condensation, while at the same time time providing adequate ventilation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-001410
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsthermometer shelter; thermoscreen; thermometer screen
ReferencesNWS Glossary
See alsoairways shelter; cotton-region shelter; Stevenson screen
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001410",
  "term": "instrument shelter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A boxlike structure designed to protect temperature measuring instruments from exposure to direct sunshine, precipitation, and condensation, while at the same time time providing adequate ventilation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "thermometer shelter",
    "thermoscreen",
    "thermometer screen"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "airways shelter",
    "cotton-region shelter",
    "Stevenson screen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/instrument-shelter/"
}

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