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Established
in January 2001, "Strathspey Weather," a member of
the "Climatological Observers Link," is a
private weather-monitoring facility situated within the
Cairngorms National Park of Highland Scotland. We
are situated within the
Morayshire village of Cromdale, approximately three
miles east of Grantown-on-Spey. The area is renowned not only
for its whisky - but for its
natural beauty, and diversity of British wildlife. Strathspey is subject to
the extremes of British
Climate, experiencing differences of
45°C
between the highs of the summer, and the lows
of the Highland winter. I am always seeking to develop and improve the site and
welcome any comments, feedback or suggestions. The station is
situated within the grounds of my house, and is equipped
with a range of equipment, mostly manufactured by Davis
Instruments, consisting of temperature and humidity
sensors, which are housed within a radiation shield,
mounted on an assembly arm.
Rainfall is collected and recorded by means of an
automatic rain-gauge, which operates by means of a
self-emptying tipping-arm calibrated to 0.2mm. Wind data
is acquired via a roof-mounted anemometer beneath
which is a mast-mounted sunshine
sensor, manufactured by R & D Instruments.
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