EquipmentCass Weather Station
Cass Weather Station
Cass Field Station,
University of Canterbury
Cass
New Zealand.
Description
UC has an automatic weather station at the Cass Field Station, installed in 1996. Data since 2021 are available through Earth Science New Zealand’s National Climate Database. (https://niwa.co.nz/climate-and-weather/obtaining-climate-data-niwa) For weather data before 2021, contact the Field Services Manager. Live Cass weather data and a forecast can also be viewed via the FENZ website (https://fenz.harvest.com/?cmd=home&sid=8278&loc=7-1-6-1044). This weather station is part of the FENZ (Fire and Emergence New Zealand) national network used to monitor current weather for rural fire risk levels. Two webcams on the building allow for viewing of the current weather conditions.
Contacts
DEPARTMENT
- Facilities Management
BUILDING
- UC Field Station
AVAILABILITY
- Available for internal & external use
Location
Cass Weather Station
Cass Field Station,
University of Canterbury
Cass
New Zealand.