PRIMET & CS2MET
comparison study
GOAL: To
compare the differences and similarities between the Primary Met Site and the
WS2 Climatic Site in order to determine which is ultimately more appropriate
for climate mapping input.
Data used for this study was processed from original raw
data from the met sites, and visually assessed for quality. Flags were assigned to every data point deemed
questionable or otherwise worthy of note.
This study will be updated when data processing is brought
up-to-date. Graphs show plots of data
with all flagged points included unless otherwise noted.
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for an overview of the data used for this study.
Temperature
Comparisons [() refer to sensor heights
above ground]
PRIMET Probe 4 is an open thermister, PRIMET Probe 4 is an
enclosed thermister.
NOTE: All
PRIMET(150cm) data from probe 5 unless otherwise noted.
PRIMET (150cm) Probe 5, CS2MET (130cm)
PRIMET (150cm) Probes 4 & 5
Note: Probe 4 installed 9/14/94; Probe 5 continuous from
5/10/72; ‘flagged’ data not included in plots.
PRIMET (450cm), CS2MET (130cm)
Comparisons
between PRIMET sensor heights
Note: ‘flagged’ data not included in plots.
Precipitation
Comparisons
Monthly and
Yearly Precipitation