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Introduction to Meteorological Monitoring

This webinar series will provide tribal professionals basic information on meteorology and meteorological monitoring guidance for in-situ primary meteorological monitoring variables (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, precipitation, pressure, and solar radiation). The webinars will provide general information on the sensors used for in-situ measurements: measurement quality objectives, verification/calibration and accuracy criteria, as well as guidance on siting and exposure of meteorological towers.

Webinar Topics

Webinar 1
• Introduction to meteorology
• Interpreting wind rose from met data

Webinar 2
• Meteorological tower siting criteria and installation
• Verification/calibration of meteorological sensors
• Maintenance of meteorological sensors, towers, and supporting equipment
• Identifying appropriate uses of meteorological data

Presenters:
Michael King, Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center
Daniel Berc, National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

If you have questions contact: Christal.Black@nau.edu