Ocean weather station

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007664",
  "term": "Ocean weather station",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A stationary or semi-stationary platform, such as a ship or buoy, located at a specific point in the ocean to collect and transmit meteorological and oceanographic data. These stations provide continuous, long-term observations of surface weather, upper-air conditions via radiosondes, and sea-surface and subsurface ocean properties. The international Ocean Weather Ship network was most active from the 1940s to the 1970s, with some stations continuing operation for decades.",
  "see_also": [
    "ocean station",
    "station"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ocean-weather-station/"
}