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Wind Speed – Ten-minute average wind speed is measured just prior to the transmission of the hourly data to GOES. Maximum wind speed (gust) over a 60-minute period is logged. Precipitation – Measured in increments of .01 inch for each hour. Solar Panel – Most stations operate on a battery, which is inside the data collection platform (DCP) or datalogger case. This battery is charged by a solar panel. Some stations operate on AC power. Barometric Pressure – The station may also be measuring barometric pressure every hour. If the sensor is present, it is not visible; it's contained inside the DCP/datalogger case. Fuel Moisture and Temperature – Fuel moisture and temperature are measured on some stations. Soil Moisture – Soil moisture is measured on some stations. Wind Direction – Ten-minute average wind direction is measured just prior to the transmission of the hourly data to GOES. The direction from which the maximum wind speed (gust) came is also recorded. Air Temperature/Relative Humidity – Current air temperature and 10-minute average relative humidity are measured. GOES Satellite Antenna – Data is transmitted to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite during a specific “window” of time – either every hour or every three hours. Data Collection Platform (DCP) or Data Logger – Data from all of the sensors are stored here. The system also holds the program that determines how often and when data are measured. Commonly Used Acronyms - A list of National Interagency Fire Center and RAWS acronyms.
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