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Remote weather station
I'm taking the liberty of repeating a query
I sent to this list some time ago. I've been reading the list since then (at the time it had been suggested to me elsewhere that my query should be directed here), and am fascinated by the quantity of data reported. How do you all collect it? But my query was (and is): Does anyone have experience of a weather station sending back information over the internet, preferably by WiFi through a WiFi-enabled ADSL modem, but possibly by USB connection to a remote computer? The general advice that I have received is that the Davis Wireless Weather Station VP2 is the best choice, though it requires an additional dongle if it is to send information back directly over the internet (through an ADSL modem accepting WiFi input). I'm not very clear how the apparatus is actually set up, eg whether one can just put it on the roof, or if it has to be mounted someway from the house? Any advice or enlightenment gratefully received. -- Timothy Murphy e-mail: gayleard /at/ eircom.net tel: +353-86-2336090, +353-1-2842366 s-mail: School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland |
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Timothy Murphy wrote:
.... But my query was (and is): Does anyone have experience of a weather station sending back information over the internet, preferably by WiFi through a WiFi-enabled ADSL modem, but possibly by USB connection to a remote computer? The general advice that I have received is that the Davis Wireless Weather Station VP2 is the best choice, though it requires an additional dongle if it is to send information back directly over the internet (through an ADSL modem accepting WiFi input). I'm not very clear how the apparatus is actually set up, eg whether one can just put it on the roof, or if it has to be mounted someway from the house? Any advice or enlightenment gratefully received. Wrong newsgroup, I suggest. Try uk.sci.weather: they're very expert there. HTH Hugh -- Hugh Newbury www.evershot-weather.org |
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Timothy Murphy wrote:
I'm taking the liberty of repeating a query I sent to this list some time ago. I've been reading the list since then (at the time it had been suggested to me elsewhere that my query should be directed here), and am fascinated by the quantity of data reported. How do you all collect it? But my query was (and is): Does anyone have experience of a weather station sending back information over the internet, preferably by WiFi through a WiFi-enabled ADSL modem, but possibly by USB connection to a remote computer? The general advice that I have received is that the Davis Wireless Weather Station VP2 is the best choice, though it requires an additional dongle if it is to send information back directly over the internet (through an ADSL modem accepting WiFi input). I'm not very clear how the apparatus is actually set up, eg whether one can just put it on the roof, or if it has to be mounted someway from the house? Any advice or enlightenment gratefully received. http://sandaysoft.com/products/cumulus -- Jeff |
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Hugh Newbury wrote:
Does anyone have experience of a weather station sending back information over the internet, Wrong newsgroup, I suggest. Try uk.sci.weather: they're very expert there. It was indeed sent to the wrong newsgroup, by mistake. (The two are next to each other on my system, and I clicked the wrong one.) Apologies. -- Timothy Murphy e-mail: gayleard /at/ eircom.net tel: +353-86-2336090, +353-1-2842366 s-mail: School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland |
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On 2009-12-21 13:23:57 +0000, Timothy Murphy said:
Hugh Newbury wrote: Does anyone have experience of a weather station sending back information over the internet, Wrong newsgroup, I suggest. Try uk.sci.weather: they're very expert there. It was indeed sent to the wrong newsgroup, by mistake. (The two are next to each other on my system, and I clicked the wrong one.) Apologies. Well, I can tell you about the Nexus once my husband has opened it on Christmas Day - and set it up of course. ;-)) http://www.airandwatercentre.com/nex...n-735-details/ -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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Chris Hogg wrote:
For more information on Davis systems (they're American BTW), see their UK agent at http://www.weatherstations.co.uk/ There are several Davis users who post on uk.sci.weather if you haven't already found it, if you need advice on internet accessing. Hope that helps. Yes, thanks very much for all that info. One of the things that slightly puts me off the Davis VP2 is the console, which in my case is a bit of a waste (both of money and electricity), since I only want to view the data remotely. -- Timothy Murphy e-mail: gayleard /at/ eircom.net tel: +353-86-2336090, +353-1-2842366 s-mail: School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland |
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On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:04:44 +0000, Chris Hogg wrote:
I've had a Davis VP2 for five years. It is said by many to be the best, and it's certainly expensive. But I've had to replace several bits over that time, such as the anemometer, the temperature/humidity sensor (twice) and the UV monitor (failed twice, replaced once, didn't bother the second time), which add to the cost. To be fair, we're in a very exposed position here with salt gales in the winter, and the salt penetrates everything, which doesn't do the electronics any good. snipped but read Very interesting - thanks. I've had my Davis VP2 for nearly 3 years and (touch wood) I've not had to replace anything yet :-) Probably in a much less exposed area than you. The one big difference between yours and mine is the reception. I get very good reception from 50 meters away and through 4 walls. Do newer models have better reception I wonder ? And yes - thoroughly recommended - although expensive, I wouldn't be without mine. Also got it from www.weatherstations.co.uk - good service. -- Regards, Hugh Jampton |
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