D R A F T    D R A F T    D R A F T    D R A F T    D R A F T
                             KENTUCKY MESONET SURVEY

What is a mesonet and why are we here?

A dense network of research-quality, real-time, automated environmental
monitoring
stations throughout the entire state usually at least 1 station per
county. Mesonet"
is a combination of the words "mesoscale" and "network". In meteorology,
"mesoscale"
refers to weather events that range in size from a few kilometers to a
few hundred
kilometers. Mesoscale events last from several minutes to several
hours.Thunderstorms
and squall lines are two examples of mesoscale events.  A "network" is
an interconnected
system. Thus, a mesonet is a system designed to measure the environment
at the size and
duration of mesoscale weather events.

The primary objective of the Kentucky Mesonet Task Force is to assist
the University of
Kentucky in the developing a proposal to build and maintain a mesonet in
Kentucky.

Name:_____________________     Phone:______________
email:____________________

Your Organization:____________________________


Of the 4 subcommittees...which subcommittiee would you be willing to
serve on:
__Telecommunications __Sensors  __Site Selection __Computer  __Other
Please list:


What use would your orgranization potentially have from a state-wide
weather mesonet?




Does your organization have weather stations in Kentucky?  Yes    No

If so, how many?

What information can you provide concerning these weather stations?


Location of weather stations:(By county or Lat/Long)
List Sensors:
  Air temperature:
  Relative Humidity:
  Rain gauge:
  Wind direction:
  Wind speed:
  Soil temperature:
  Pan Evaporation:
  Solar radiation:
  Soil moisture:
  Other:

How often is the data collected? less than one hour          hourly
daily   other


What is the maintenance schedule for your systems?

Who is the maintenance point of contact?)

Is your data available in Comma Separated Values (CSV)?  Other formats?

Manufacturer (or vender) of the Equipment?


What additional sensors would be benefical for your organization on the
mesonet?





Where is the data available? Internet url?

What communication(s) system is used to collect the data?


Other Comments?


PLEASE RETURN TO:
Tom Priddy
email: tpriddy@ca.uky.edu
fax: 859-257-5671