Survey Sensor Site
1 hourChoose open ground 4× sensor height from obstacles; avoid roofs and HVAC exhaust.
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Learn weather station setup from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Choose open ground 4× sensor height from obstacles; avoid roofs and HVAC exhaust.
Install anemometer at 10 m AGL per WMO guidance with guyed mast.
Mount radiation shield at 1.25–2 m; level rain collector rim.
Configure sampling rate and compare 48 h to nearby ASOS station.
Temperature sensors require double-louvered shields over level grass away from heat sources.
Take photos at each stage to track progress and troubleshoot if results differ from expectations.
Record settings, measurements, and techniques that produced good results for future reference.
Read material safety data sheets before handling unfamiliar materials or chemicals.