The state of automated amateur weather observations

WeatherVolume 68, Issue 2 p. 36-41 Research Article The state of automated amateur weather observations Simon Bell, Corresponding Author Simon Bell Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamCorrespondence to: Simon Bell. [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDan Cornford, Dan Cornford Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamSearch for more papers by this authorLucy Bastin, Lucy Bastin Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamSearch for more papers by this author Simon Bell, Corresponding Author Simon Bell Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamCorrespondence to: Simon Bell. [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorDan Cornford, Dan Cornford Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamSearch for more papers by this authorLucy Bastin, Lucy Bastin Department of Computer Science, Aston University, BirminghamSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 January 2013 https://doi.org/10.1002/wea.1980Citations: 56Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Browning KA , Blyth AM, Clark PA, et al. 2007. 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