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Guess what? We have a weatherman, but in the Internet age, we have never met him. He supplies us the latest information twice a day and you can't do better than that. (See Weather) He lives on Grey Street in Southampton. Please read his explanations so you can understand the graphs that the Saugeen Times presents twice a day. He also sends us great pictures from time to time, like the one below.
February 2008 Photo Shown below with some explanation is some of Brian's Equipment
Rain Gauge Collector
Snowfall Collection
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(continued) Brian's Explanation of his work. So what with a great day, and little wind, able to do a set of photos. (Feb 28, 2008) The Station is set up by Environment Canada, and Volunteers record maximum and minimum temperatures twice a day. Also taking rain fall and snow fall details. Stations are set up right across Canada, and the next one (as far as I know) is between Jackson and Keady. ( I will find out later how many etc etc...) These reading are sent in to Environment Canada after reading.
I have been taking the info for nearly 4 years, after seeing an ad in the local paper for a Volunteer for this area. I thought I would not get it, but the one I would have expected was by the Lake side, and did not want view spoiling; and the again with being inland and somewhat shade from some elements of trees round Fairy Lake and the properties opposite us...., so have been able to enjoy recording as a hobby, and it give one an interest and something to do in retirement. As a token of appreciation we are given a David Phillips Trivia calendar each year. The Screen is set up taking a GPS reading, and erected with the opening door directly NORTH. The two thermometers are hung horizontal, top one being the minimum with red alcohol, and a dumbbell. The dumbbell remains at the reset level, after being tipped to reset, and of course goes down to the lowest temperature in the recording period. The Maximum is mercury filled and the height reach during the period remains at that level. The thermometer has to be swung about three times to reset the mercury. The snow gauge is a simple piece, with the flat board and a centre post, this is cleaned each read after being measured with the Meter rule in cm segments. The spare one is needed for when the board gets thawing conditions and freezing, so can then be taken in. The rain gauge is attached to a metal tube with is placed on a metal post in the ground, and then off the ground by about 20 cms. It is a cylinder with an inner tube calibrated in millimeters, this is attached to the funnel which sits in the top of the outer casing. In heavy rainfall, the inner tube fills and over flows in the outer. Upon reading, the inner cylinder is emptied and then filled to get the total. That is about it!!!! If you or anyone else can understand it!At least hope that puts things in a "better picture". Any queries pleas call me, Many thanks again, Brian
Weather Station
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