[wxqc] Wind Question

[Gerry Creager]

Often, the house will be a source of radiated heat causing a temperature 
error.  In general, the temperature sensor should be ~5-6 feet above 
ground in an unobstructed area, over grass and in a ventilated container 
that protects it from direct solar radiation.

There's plenty of references on solar radiation shields available with 
some references off the CQOP site.

gerry

Lee GRAVES wrote:
> How about under the eaves of a house?  Is this a good place to install 
> an outside temp sensor?   Thanks..............Lee
> 
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Bryce Alexander <mailto:bryce at azlab.net>
>     *To:* 'Discussion of weather data quality issues'
>     <mailto:wxqc at lists.gladstonefamily.net>
>     *Sent:* Saturday, June 09, 2007 12:41 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: [wxqc] Wind Question
> 
>     In most areas 30 feet is about right, the main thing is to get above the
>     nearby trees and houses. There is a turbulent zone around and at the
>     top of
>     these obstructions that will skew your readings.
> 
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: wxqc-bounces at listsgladstonefamily.net
>     <mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net>
>     [mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net] On Behalf Of Rich
>     Brunnworth
>     Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 9:30 AM
>     To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
>     Subject: Re: [wxqc] Wind Question
> 
>      From what I've read, 30 feet is the proper height.
> 
>     Rich
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>     RON PARKER wrote:
>      > Is there a standard or a correct height where the anemometer
>     should be
>      > installed?... I have the Davis Vantage Pro 2 weather station?
>      > 
>      > T
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