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Site of station

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008908

The specific geographical location and immediate surroundings of a meteorological observing station. The characteristics of the site, including its topography, surface type, and proximity to obstacles like buildings or trees, can influence the data collected. To obtain representative measurements, the World Meteorological Organization provides detailed guidelines for station siting, specifying distances from obstructions and the nature of the ground cover.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008908
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008908",
  "term": "Site of station",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The specific geographical location and immediate surroundings of a meteorological observing station. The characteristics of the site, including its topography, surface type, and proximity to obstacles like buildings or trees, can influence the data collected. To obtain representative measurements, the World Meteorological Organization provides detailed guidelines for station siting, specifying distances from obstructions and the nature of the ground cover.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/site-of-station/"
}

Record 8,575 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.