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<DIV>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: Fraser Campbell
<fraser-eicrhRFjby5dCsDujFhwbypxlwaOVQ5f@public.gmane.org><BR>To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4@public.gmane.org<BR>Date: Sat, 25 Sep
2004 20:20:28 -0400<BR>Subject: [TLUG]: OT: Weather stations<BR><BR>>
Just read the weather script thread. It got me curious ...<BR>> <BR>>
Let's say I wanted to continually measure/record temperature, wind<BR>>
speed, <BR>> humidity, barometric pressure and precipitation. Is
there such a thing<BR>> as a <BR>> personal weather station which can
be mounted on the roof and<BR>> interfaced with <BR>> my PC?<BR>>
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<DIV>There are a large number of such solutions. Essentially you get what
you pay for and there are modular solutions for most pockets. One of the
better manufacturers is campbell scientific. Their personal weather stations
can be found at: <A href="http://www.weatherhawk.com">
http://www.weatherhawk.com</A>. However, I am not sure if their software is
available for Linux. I know that they do Windows and MAC versions.
Otherwise a few other manufacturers to look at are:</DIV>
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<DIV>vaisala: <A href="http://www.vaisala.com">www.vaisala.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>axys: <A href="http://www.axystechnologies.com/">
http://www.axystechnologies.com/</A><BR>texas instruments: <A
href="http://www.txwx.com/">http://www.txwx.com/</A><BR>oregon scientific:
<A href="http://www.oregonscientific.com">http://www.oregonscientific.com</A>
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<DIV>Even Radioshack do a range of kits. The problem tends to be in terms of
reliability and real value for money. You have to watch a lot of the cheaper
instruments as they quite simple do not cope well with the elements. Sounds
silly for weather instruments, but the cheap ones don't last. </DIV>
<DIV>Most systems you can choose the specific instruments you require and
use their data loggers to directly interface. They then connect to your PC
for data storage and manipluation. Some of the manufacturers software will
even automatically upload data to websites for monitoring.</DIV>
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<DIV>Be aware also where you place your instruments as they will easily be
affected by houses, trees and other localised conditions. See if you can
find a radio ham and use their aerials.. There are a number of them in
Georgetown.</DIV>
<DIV><BR>> Any recommendations on what would be the best bang for the
buck,<BR>> something <BR>> that will last without costing me an arm
and a leg?<BR>> <BR>> Thanks,<BR>> <BR>> --<BR>> The Toronto
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<DIV>Thanks</DIV>
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<DIV>Bruce<BR></DIV>
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