1.What is the LGfL Weather Station project? The LGfL Networked Weather Station site takes advantage of the latest data-gathering technology to monitor a wide range of weather variables and send their values across the Internet to a central database - without the need for a dedicated PC. This database can be queried through a web interface to see the current status of active weather stations, compare conditions at different sites, or present graphs and tables of archive data.
2.How do I access the LGfL Weather Station Site? Access to the LGfL Weather Station site is available to everyone. If you are a pupil or teacher within London then you will also be able to log into the secure area of the site using your LGfL username and password. This will give you access to the whole database and full reporting functionality of the system. Further help materials are available from within the site.
3.How do I use the LGfL Weather Station site? Details regarding how to use the LGfL Weather Station site are available from within the 'Help' menu presented on the site.
4.I have an existing Weather Station – Can I join it into the project? Some weather stations can be adapted to join the LGfL Weather Station project, but not all. LGfL use the Vantage Pro2 Plus integrated sensor suite, produced by Davis Instruments. Contact the Service Desk by raising a case within the secure area of this support site, or by calling (020) 8255 5555 option 3. Ask to discuss adding your existing weather station to the project. Be sure to have technical details about your weather station to hand, including the precise make and model.
5.How does my school or LA participate in the LGfL Weather Station project? LGfL Weather Stations are available to purchase from LGfL. It is worth first checking with your Local Authority to see whether they have any plans to buy into the system. Further information about the Weather Stations can be found here. |
