What is Synop data?

SYNOP (surface synoptic observations) is a numerical code (called FM-12 by WMO) used for reporting weather observations made by manned and automated weather stations. SYNOP reports are typically sent every six hours by Deutscher Wetterdienst on shortwave and low frequency using RTTY.

What is synoptic station?

A station at which meteorological observations are made for the purposes of synoptic analysis.

What is Ogimet?

This is a Weather Information Service provided by www.ogimet.com. It uses freely available data from the net, mainly from NOAA, and it uses Open Software to proccess it. The goal of this site is to provide data on current weather conditions in a fast and professional way.

Why are there Meteorological codes?

Why are there Meteorological Codes? The efficient and timely movement of meteorological information is a fundamental requirement of modern meteorology. Observers record information about the environment and provide it to data processing centers so that forecast guidance products may be produced.

What is WMO code?

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) codes are used to identify NWS products distributed from your news provider, or the NWS Weather Wire. This list provides you with a reference when requesting NWS products.

What is a climate package?

The goal of the climate R package is to automatize downloading of meteorological and hydrological data from publicly available repositories: OGIMET (ogimet.com)

What is Beaufort letter?

Symbol Guide

Beaufort Letter	Meaning
l	Lightning
p	Passing showers.
q	Squally wind.
r	Continuous rain.

What is the meteorological code of height of the waves?

The average wave height as obtained from the larger well-formed waves of the wave system. The exact bounding height is to be assigned for the lower code figure , e.g. a height of 4 meters is coded as 5….Sea State (WMO 3700)

Code	Description	Height(m)
5	Rough	2.50 – 4
6	Very rough	4 – 6
7	High	6 – 9
8	Very high	9 – 14