EquipmentBroken River Ski Field Weather Station
Broken River Ski Field Weather Station,
School of Earth and Environment,
University of Canterbury,
New Zealand
Description
The School of Earth and Environment at UC operates an automatic weather station at the Broken River Ski Field in Canterbury. This station supports alpine‑climate research, environmental monitoring, and operational decision‑making for the ski field. Standard measurements include wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, relative humidity, incoming short‑wave radiation, and barometric pressure, with data transmitted at regular intervals. The Broken River Ski Field Weather Station is operated in collaboration with the Broken River Ski Area and the Earth Science Institute (formerly NIWA).
Specification
- Wind speed
- Wind direction
- Air temperature
- Relative humidity
- Net radiation (x4 components)
- Barometric pressure
- Rainfall
- Snow depth
Contacts
- Marwan Katurji
- Heather Purdie
DEPARTMENT
- School of Earth and Environment
AVAILABILITY
- Available for internal use only
Location
Broken River Ski Field Weather Station,
School of Earth and Environment,
University of Canterbury,
New Zealand