Name: ANAS, AERONE D.

Course, Year and Section: BAE Date Submitted: 10/06/2021

3-2 APT
Student No. 201810885 Subject: ABEN 70A Rating:
AENG 70A – Basic Machineries, Mechanization, and Water Management

Activity No. 1
The Weather Station

I. INTRODUCTION

Weather refers to the short-period variations in the atmosphere. The variables include
solar radiation, temperature, humidity, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, evaporation and wind.
Climate, in turn, is the average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time, usually
years. It is characterized most easily from data sets that are collected from instruments and
equipment at local weather stations.

Weather station refers to a facility that equipped with instrument which specialized for
recording and collecting of data in the atmospheric condition of specific location. It helps to
study the weather and climate in order to measure such as temperature, humidity, air pressure,
wind speed and wind direction and the amount of precipitation.

II. OBJECTIVES

1. At the end of the exercise, the learner should be able to:

Identify the instruments present in a weather station and describe their function, care and
maintenance;

2. Illustrate the layout of a typical weather station; and

3. Explain the site requirements for a weather station.
4. To determine some weather station here in Philippines
 III. METHODOLOGY/ RESULT AND DISCUSSION

1. Investigate the instruments used for each weather element and

record the frequency of observation.

SOLAR RADIATION

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

This instrument is The unit of

made up of a radiation measure is watts per
sensing element contained square meter (W/m²)
in a closed housing with
the exception of a small
opening through which
direct sun rays pass.

PYRHELIOMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is used
to analyze the variations in Cleaning and
solar radiation productivity inspecting the window on a
measures solar insolation in the regular basis, ideally every
direct sunbeam. Sunrays pass morning, is required.
through the windowpanes and
Clean the surfaces of
are directed toward a
the radiometer and the
thermopile.
drying cartridge that come
into contact with the rubber
O-ring.

To improve the seal,

a silicon grease is applied to
the rubber O-ring. Apply
some grease to the rubber O-
ring if it appears to be dry.
Vaseline can also suffice.
 SOLAR RADIATION

UNIT OF MEASURE
DESCRIPTION
The unit of
This instrument is a
measure is watts per
sensor that converts the
square meter (W/m²)
global solar radiation it
receives into a measurable
electrical signal.

Pyranometers

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is used
to detect the solar radiation Pyranometer
flux density from the maintenance is a continual
hemisphere above and is used procedure that requires
to quantify solar irradiance on weekly, monthly, and yearly
a planar surface. inspections.

 Connectors should
be finger tight and not loose.

Pyranometer should
be flat or on the correct
POA.

The sun shield should

be checked it is on securely.
Therefore ensuring it does
not obscure the dome.
 TEMPERATURE

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

This instrument is  Celsius (C)

made up mercury that is Fahrenheit (F) and
very sensitive in terms if kelvin (K)
changing temperature.
When the Mercury inside
was expand which mean
the temperature is warm
and when it rise which
mean it is cold.

Maximum-Minimum
Thermometer

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is
After being exposed to
used to measure a
unclean, dusty, smokey, or
maximum/minimum air
humid circumstances, always
temperature for example in a
clean your infrared
greenhouse thermometer. You should also
schedule a cleaning every six
Minimum thermometer
months to a year. It's especially
A thermometer that records the
important to keep the infrared
lowest temperature to which it lens or opening clean and
has been exposed debris-free.
A thermometer Wipe the lens and then
that records the highest the body of the thermometer
temperature to which it has with a soft cloth or cotton swab
been exposed dampened with water or
medical alcohol (never soap or
chemicals). Allow the lens to
dry completely before using the
 TEMPERATURE

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

The unit of
Usually consists of
a cylinder made to revolve measure are Celsius (℃ )
once each week by means Fahrenheit (℉ ) and kelvin
of clockworks inside. A (K)
sheet of graph paper is
fastened on the outside. A
pen-point that rests on the
paper traces the
temperature curve.

THERMOGRAPH

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is used
to detect the solar radiation Make sure the screw
flux density from the are well fastened.
hemisphere above and is used Used a cloth for
to quantify solar irradiance on wiping dust or drop of water.
a planar surface.
Check the graph if it
is precise and accurate.

Proper handling
when it comes to transferring
in another room.

Do not shake the

equipment to secure the
graph.
 HUMIDITY

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

The sling The unit of
psychrometer consists of a measure is Celsius (℃ )
dry and wet-bulb Fahrenheit (℉ )
thermometer.

SLING PSYCHROMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
Standard tables and
charts were utilized to Soak the wet bulb
determine the physical and wick of your psychrometer
thermal parameters of moist in water before using it. Hold
air. It's usually used to figure the handle and swirl the
out relative humidity. Some psychrometer in the air once
sling psychrometers have the wick is soaked. Airflow
devices that allow you to read is generated by whirling
relative humidity without around both wet and dry
having to consult a table. bulbs.
 HUMIDITY

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

The hygrometer is The unit of
less psychrometer. It uses measure are grams of
human hair from which the water per cubic meter of
oil has been removed air (g/m³) Pounds of water
accurate than the by using per million cubic feet
ether (lb/ft³)

HYGROMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument use in
meteorological science to We recommend
measure the humidity, or giving the hygrometer a
amount of water vapor in the good blow through once
air. Several major types of every six months, or cleaning
hygrometers are used to the hairs with a brush. The
measure humidity. instrument should be
cleansed with benzene once
a year, and the easiest way to
do so is to dip the
Hygrometer in it.
 RAINFALL

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

The inside diameter The unit of
of the collector is exactly 8 measure is millimeters
inches above a funnel that (mm)
conducts rain into a
cylindrical measuring tube
or receiver

8-INCH RAINGAUGE

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
The solid precipitation
accumulating in the overflow You'll also need to
can is not measured directly in perform preventive gage
the overflow can to determine maintenance on a regular
precipitation in these events, basis, which includes
i.e., the water equivalent of lubrication and calibration.
solid precipitation. Instead, the It's a good idea to make a
overflow can's contents are maintenance schedule so you
melted and poured into the can make sure all of the
measuring tube to be necessary jobs are
measured. completed. You might also
want to devise a method for
keeping track of what
maintenance activities you
complete when and how well
your various instruments are
performing.
 RAINFALL

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

Type of rainfall The unit of

recording instrument. It is measure is millimeters
an upright cylinder that has (mm)
funnel-shaped collector.

TIPPING BUCKET TAINGAUGE

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
It's possible that the
rain will stop before the lever Cleaning the tipping
is tipped. It may just take one bucket should be done on a
or two droplets of rain to tilt regular basis (at least 1-2
the lever when the next spell of times per year). The
rain begins. This would imply frequency with which it
that a pre-determined quantity should be cleaned is
has decreased when merely a determined by the
fraction of that amount has surrounding environment.
decreased. Tipping buckets
also have a tendency to
underestimate rainfall amounts,
especially during snowfall and
strong rain events.
 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

A mercurial The unit of

barometer is a simple measure are millimeters of
barometer produced by mercury (mmHg) or inches
filling a 32-inch glass tube of mercury (in Hg).
with mercury and inverting
it so that the open end is
below the mercury surface
in a cistern.

MERCURIAL BAROMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
It's used to track
Usually, this indicates
changes in atmospheric
that the tube in the casing needs
pressure. It employs a long
to be adjusted. This should only
glass tube with one end open be done by a professional in the
and the other closed. The case of mercury-containing
height of the mercury column scientific instruments and
in the tube is used to determine marine barometers.
air pressure.
Barometers rarely need
attention but should they get
dirty they may need cleaning
and overhauling. This is a
specialist job which City
Clocks will be happy to advise
you on.
 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

This instrument is The unit of

an aneroid barometer is measure are millimeters
made by removing the air (or inches) of mercury,
from a thin, circular, pounds per square inch
metallic box (psi), dynes per square
centimeter, millibars (mb), 
standard atmospheres, or
kilopascals

ANEROID BAROMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
Because of its tiny size
and convenience, it is Pyranometer
employed in portable devices maintenance is a continual
and aircraft altimeters. It Ensure that the barometer is
contains an evacuated capsule kept as dust-free as possible
with a flexible wall that and away from extremes of
deflects with variations in humidity and temperature.
atmospheric pressure. Make that all of the fasteners
and supports are in good
working order. Barometers
should be hung on a securely
implanted screw rather than
picture nails.
 EVAPORATION

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

This instrument is The unit of
water-containing pans measure is Millimeter
which are exposed to the (mm).
atmosphere and the loss of
water by evaporation
measured in them.

EVAPORIMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is used
to   measuring the rate of water At least once a
evaporation from a wet surface month, an examination
to the atmosphere. should be carried out, with
special emphasis paid to the
discovery of leaks. To keep
the pan clear of debris,
sediment, scum, and oil
films, it should be wiped out
as needed. A modest dose of
copper sulphate, or copper
chloride, is advised.

To prevent algae
growth, some other suitable
algaecide should be put to
the water.
 WIND

DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE

Described as The unit of measure is meter

a windmill or a propeller per second (m/s) kilometer
anemometer combines a per second (km/s)
propeller and a tail on the
same axis to obtain
accurate and precise wind
speed and direction
measurements from the
same instrument

VANE ANEMOMETER

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
This instrument is used
to measure wind velocity and Inspect the
can be used to calculate anemometer periodically in
volumetric flow. These small, both strong and quiet wind
easy to use devices are most situations, and examine the
commonly used in HVAC data being collected to
monitoring, monitoring airflow ensure it is working properly.
equipment, and exhaust
monitoring.
 OTHER WEATHER EQUIPMENT

UNIT OF MEASURE
DESCRIPTION
The unit of
A ceiling light
measure is okta.
projector casts a narrow
beam of light upwards Okta is a unit used
onto a cloud base. in meteorology to measure
cloud cover, equivalent to
a cloud cover of one eighth
of the sky.

Ceiling Light Projector

FUNCTION CARE AND

MAINTENANCE
The height of the cloud
base is estimated by measuring Always used a piece
the elevation angle of the lit of cotton for wiping the lend.
point on the cloud, the
After cleaning put it
observer, and the projector
in a room temperature.
with a clinometer placed at a
given distance from the Check the bulb if
projector. there is a deem light, if any
change it immediately.
2. Illustrate the layout of the station

PAGASA WEATHER
RADAR STATION

It is located in Catanduanes,
Municipality of Bato. Based on weather
technology in of detecting typhoons and storms
this weather station is considered as one of the
furthermost advance radar station in the world.

These weather stations aim to

efficiently lessen the fatalities brought by
tropical cyclones and other severe weather
events passing the country.

This is the PAGASA WEATHER RADAR STATION in isometric view.

To capture this isometric view or Bird’s

eye view I download google earth then search
the place then I take screenshots.

Based on my research I found out that

this weather station is automatic stations that
observe the atmospheric pressure, wind
direction and speed, Temperature of air is
included, humidity, clouds, and precipitation.

This weather station also have a

standard weather instrument to measure and
analyze such atmospheric events. These
instruments are Barometer, wind vane,
anemometer, thermometer and psychrometer.
Last but not the least we must include
 3. List and discuss the site requirements for a weather station

Weather Station for Agricultural

It's vital to choose the right location for your weather station if you want to get valuable
weather data. The website should reflect the subject of interest. The station should be placed in a
location that best replicates field conditions for agricultural purposes.

Wind speed and direction

Wind sensors should be placed as far away from surrounding obstructions (e.g.,
buildings, trees) as practicable, ideally 10 times the height of the closest obstruction.

Temperature and relative humidity sensors

Should be placed in an open, flat area with a diameter of at least 10 m (about 30 ft). Short
grass or another natural covering should be used to cover the surface. These sensors should be
placed at least 30 meters away, or four times the height of any surrounding obstruction (about
100 ft.)

Solar radiation

Sensors should be installed on the station's southernmost side to avoid shadows. Artificial
radiation sources and reflective surfaces should be avoided. As the angle of the light changes
throughout the year, be sure tall trees and/or other structures do not shade the sensor.

Soil moisture and temperature

Should be monitored in an area of at least 1 m2 (about 10 ft2) that represents the soils in
the fields of interest. The sensors should be placed at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from any
tower or structure, as well as away from regions where natural drainage from the surrounding
area occurs.

Rain gauge
 Rain gauges should be located as far away from obstructions as feasible, ideally four
times the height of the nearest obstruction. The rain gauge's collector must be in a horizontal
plane, level, open to the sky, and above the height at which splashing rain and snow
accumulation can skew the reading.
 IV. CONCLUSION

Weather stations with proper equipment are useful here in Philippines. Especially
Philippines is a tropical country and prone to volcanic-tectonic events that hits many type of
disaster like typhoons thunder storms, earthquake, flashflood, El nino and La nina. Preparing for
this disaster is one of the most important we are relying and depending on the information that
given to us by PAGASA with the help of their weather stations calculating and determining how
strong the typhoon can be and track the locations, possibility where the typhoons going to land or
hit some provinces. I’ve realized that every Filipino must knowledgeable on some equipment and
know where weather station is located it might help us in the future where we can do an Do it
yourself equipment like wind vane anemometer, where we can track the direction of wind
especially as future farmer there are some events that we must know the direction of wind, the
heat index, Weather and climate of the place. Every weather equipment we found in weather
station has own purpose and function to determine easily and exactly the information that
PAGASA need to know. We know that this weather equipment are expensive but as long as it
help us a lot we need to have this in our country to ensure the safetiness and alertness of our
fellow Filipino.
 V. REFERENCES

DOST PAGASA. (n.d.). PAGASA. Gov.Ph. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from

https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/learning-tools/weather-instruments

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Weather Station: Installation and Maintenance Guidelines. Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AE502

How To Choose A Weather Station. (2015, January 1). Skyview: The Weather Company.
https://www.skyview.co.uk/blogs/useful-info/how-to-choose-a-weather-station

JVTIA. (2020, November 27). Maintenance and repair of maximum and minimum thermometer.
Shanghai Jiutian Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. https://www.rtdcn.com/maintenance-
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Mercurial barometer | NCpedia. (n.d.). A North Carolina History Online Resource. Retrieved
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%20tube.

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, September 20). Rain gauge. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_gauge
 Lowe, C. (2019, March 2). Weather Instruments & Their Uses. Sciencing.
https://sciencing.com/weather-instruments-uses-8013246.html

RUBRIC ASSESSMENT FOR ACTIVITIES

Name ANAS, AERONE D.

Course, Year and Section: BAE 3-2 APT
Subject: ABEN70A
Activity No. and Title: ACTIVITY 1
Date Submitted: 10/06/2021
Instructor: MS. MELROSE SALONA

Rubric for the individual activity. *

(3) (1)
(4) (2) Score Equivalent
Criteria Very Needs
Excellent Satisfactory (4, 3, 2, 1) (=score*weight)
Satisfactory Improvement
The report
manifests a
Understanding clear and in The main points Some main The report is
of Laboratory depth are presented points are haphazardly
Activity (30%) understanding clearly. lacking. written.
of the laboratory
Activity.
Incoherent
Excellent Generally
Content and Minor deviation presentation of
articulation of correct.
Presentation in the required ideas. Did not
ideas; Followed Followed
(40%) format. follow required
required format required format
format.
The data is
The data is complete but
The data is not
The data is complete but contains some
Scientific complete and
complete and contains minor unexplainable
Accuracy contains
experimentally inconsistencies errors that affect
(30%) unexplainable
accurate (e.g. significant the generality of
errors
figures) the report (e.g.
units)
Total
Rating:
(=sum of equivalent/4)

Prepared and graded by:

MELROSE M. SALONA
Instructor
melrose.salona@cvsu.edu.ph