Alex Fisher
EF1
I would absolutely participate in this project.
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Sincerely, Jeff D.
Would you mobile mesonet for science?
- Thread starter Tyler Allison
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Jason Foster
It certainly is apparently most would be on board. So the next step is to see how to go about getting folks to actually do it.
Let's look at what would be acceptable (reliable, accurate, etc.) data and instruments. I've used Davis for chasing purposes, but it's know they are useless while on the move. Perhaps someone familiar the Vortex2 and similar mesonets can give some more precise discussion on the needs from the science community in order for the venture to be worth the time and cost.
Perhaps a "how to" type discussion would require a different thread?
Let's look at what would be acceptable (reliable, accurate, etc.) data and instruments. I've used Davis for chasing purposes, but it's know they are useless while on the move. Perhaps someone familiar the Vortex2 and similar mesonets can give some more precise discussion on the needs from the science community in order for the venture to be worth the time and cost.
Perhaps a "how to" type discussion would require a different thread?
Joe Pudlik
EF1
If it's affordable, yes. It could only help.
Tyler Allison
EF5
I've done all that part. I just need a few minutes to document the discussion I've had with folks that build/built the scientific mesonets. I was hoping to build a website with all the details, but I just haven't had the time.
But briefly...it's not just about what parts to use. It's about everyone using the same parts. It is of limited value to the scientific community if everyone goes off and runs whatever they want. The error in readings would be so great in comparison to each other as to make the data nearly unusable.
Paul Racine
I think this is a great idea. I definitely am interested.
Clarence Bennett
EF3
Bumping this to see if the idea is "dead"?
ChristianTerry
Sure, but i won't be out often. I live in Houston and Im still in high school.
Tyler Allison
EF5
Not dead. Just don't have the time/money to put towards it. We're looking at requesting a grant to fund a trial of it.
J Tyler
EF3
I'm also in if cost is reasonable.
James Wilson
EF5
Wow good luck with the grant that would be cool.
Donovan Gruner
I think this is a great idea. I would be on board, as long as the money factor wasn't too out of control. All my money goes towards chasing, being a broke college student and all.
Brandon Copic
EF0
same as everyone else I'd love to do it, but the only factor being money.
David Toner
EF0
I thought I had posted on this before but couldn't find it. Count me in.
Roger Roger....I would do this...
I see that this thread has for the most part, died a while ago, but i was wondering. Is this still a thought, i see that you are not currently working on it but is there a chance of this happening in the future. I would definately love to do this.
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