When successful, you are ready to prepare
the mounting and install the sensor unit.
Step 3: Install Your Weather Station
The measurement units of most weather stations can typically be placed 100??“300 feet
away from the computer (or display unit). For best results, the measuring unit or
head of the weather station should be mounted in a clear location at least 16 feet
above ground level, and 4 feet or more above a roof or deck, with clear exposure in
all directions??”to get accurate wind speed and direction measurements. String the
cable and secure it with U-shaped wire staples or plastic clips like those used for a TV
antenna cable.
The 1-Wire Weather Station should be mounted at least 16 feet above the ground or
rooftop and away from surrounding objects to provide the most accurate wind and temperature
readings. Although generally accurate mounted at eye level, or as far as you
dare reach above a rooftop mounting (as I have done, as shown in Figure 17-4), summertime
temperature readings may be a couple of degrees higher than ambient??”but above
90 degrees, what difference is a couple degrees of ???scorching??? really going to mean?
Figure 17-4
The AAG weather
station mounted 5 feet
up a roof-mounted TV
mast, ready for use
PC Weather Station 119
Step 4: Configure Weather Software
to Send Data to the Internet
Once you have registered and have logon information for either CWOP (www.wxqa
.com) or Weather Underground (www.
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