[wxqc] FARS vs. non-FARS temperature readings

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Keith,

I made the mistake of merging various questions into one note....  I 
am not chasing MADIS as far as temp goes.  That remark was in regards 
to my barometer reading.

As far as FARS goes...it seems logical that on a sunny day a FARS 
unit would show a lower reading that a non-FARS unit, right?  So if 
my temperature is consistently cooler than non-FARS units around me, 
I would assume my temperature reading was more accurate than 
theirs.  If not, then I wasted money buying a FARS.  Therefore, if I 
am surrounded by non-FARS units and so all of them would show a 
higher temperature, then it is unfair to compare my temperature with 
units known to be hotter in the sun than a non-FARS unit.

Did that explanation make more senses?

Lew


> > Also have a question about my temperature reading.  It says if
> > there is a positive reading my temperature reading is lower than
> > expected.  If I have a FARS and none of the stations around me
> > have one, wouldn't my readings be consistently cooler?  Wouldn't
> > that mean my information is more accurate and they should be
> > deviated, not me?
>
>It's possible, that's why you should check against another
>instrument to see if your readings are believed to be correct.
>Rather than trying to chase the MADIS analysis, if you have
>made an effort to confirm your data, stick to it.
>
>
>Keith
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