The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has sponsored an indigenous Automatic Weather Station (AWS) to Dnyan Prabodhini Mandal’s Shree Mallikarjun College of Arts and Commerce, Delem-Canacona (SMC) for monitoring and observation of weather changes in and around Canacona taluka. Every Weather Station is given a number, and our station number is 430.
The Automatic Weather Station (AWS) located in the beautiful surroundings of SMC consists of 6 sensors (Thermometer, Anemometer, Wind vane , Hygrometer, Barometer Spectrometer) and a Rain Guage. The Weather Station automatically measures: Atmospheric Pressure, Air Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity, Wind Speed, Wind Direction and Solar Radiation. The sensors are mounted on a 3-m tower with Solar Panel and Global Positioning System (GPS).
The weather data recorded at SMC is transmitted every half an hour via INSAT-3A and KALPANA-1 satellites. ISRO plans to set up 1,000 automatic weather stations (AWS) across the country within the next six months as a part of its effort to collect region-specific data on weather and make need-based meteorological services available for civilian purposes.
According to ISRO, the processed information from AWSs will have huge potential for civilian use. Local farmers could be tipped-off about local climatic conditions and availability of ground water among other factors. Information about the direction of wind and its speed will help the health department to take efficient preventive measures if an air-borne disease breaks out in an area. The data would also help enhance accuracy in meteorological predictions. Besides, region-specific weather reports could be released for various purposes.
Dr F M Nadaf, Lecturer in Geography is the in-charge of this Weather Station. Teachers, Students and any interested person from in and around Canacona taluka can take benefit by visiting the Weather Station on any working day.
The Automatic Weather Station (AWS) located in the beautiful surroundings of SMC consists of 6 sensors (Thermometer, Anemometer, Wind vane , Hygrometer, Barometer Spectrometer) and a Rain Guage. The Weather Station automatically measures: Atmospheric Pressure, Air Temperature, Rainfall, Humidity, Wind Speed, Wind Direction and Solar Radiation. The sensors are mounted on a 3-m tower with Solar Panel and Global Positioning System (GPS).
The weather data recorded at SMC is transmitted every half an hour via INSAT-3A and KALPANA-1 satellites. ISRO plans to set up 1,000 automatic weather stations (AWS) across the country within the next six months as a part of its effort to collect region-specific data on weather and make need-based meteorological services available for civilian purposes.
According to ISRO, the processed information from AWSs will have huge potential for civilian use. Local farmers could be tipped-off about local climatic conditions and availability of ground water among other factors. Information about the direction of wind and its speed will help the health department to take efficient preventive measures if an air-borne disease breaks out in an area. The data would also help enhance accuracy in meteorological predictions. Besides, region-specific weather reports could be released for various purposes.
Dr F M Nadaf, Lecturer in Geography is the in-charge of this Weather Station. Teachers, Students and any interested person from in and around Canacona taluka can take benefit by visiting the Weather Station on any working day.
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