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Healy - Weather Data

Date Last Modified: March 10, 2010

Air Temperature:

Air temperature is provided via a R. M. Young platinum air temperature sensor enshrouded with an gill aspirated radiation shield. This sensor is located on the 06 deck flying bridge. This data is saved to the science net via serial interface.

Wind Speed and Direction:

Wind Data is provided via R.M. Young wind vanes located on the port and starboard sides of the mast (furthest outboard position). This data is saved to the science net.