3D-Printed Automatic Weather Station
3 days ago
- #Weather-Station
- #Climate-Monitoring
- #3D-Printing
- 3D-PAWS is a low-cost, 3D-printed automatic weather station initiative by UCAR and NWS IAO, supported by USAID OFDA.
- Goals include expanding weather observations, reducing weather-related risks, empowering local communities, and promoting open access.
- Stations cost $300-$500, use local materials, and measure various weather parameters with options for data processing.
- Sensor performance is tested in diverse climates, including high-altitude, temperate, and tropical regions.
- Deployed in over 17 countries, with notable success in Kenya and Barbados.
- Data is accessible via CHORDS project servers for real-time monitoring and geosciences applications.
- Applications include weather forecasting, early warning systems, agricultural monitoring, and health monitoring.
- Contact information provided for project leads at UCAR/COMET.