The Stevenson Screen Flashcards
Labels and purpose
1
Q
What is the purpose of the Stevenson screen?
A
To ensure that the instruments are protected and give correct readings.
2
Q
What is kept inside the Stevenson screen?
A
Various types of barometers and thermometers.
3
Q
Where and how must weather stations measure temperature?
A
In the shade and at the same height above the ground to standardize readings.
4
Q
Where must the Stevenson Screen be sited?
A
On short grass to standardize the influence of the ground.
