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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001410 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | thermometer shelter; thermoscreen; thermometer screen |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | airways shelter; cotton-region shelter; Stevenson screen |
Record as JSON
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"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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