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LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY - Educate Me

Knowledge is power. The links provided here are designed to help weather enthusiasts better understand the conditions that effect our time and weather instruments.

Moon Sun & Moon Data
This great site helps you get complete sun and moon data for one day.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html
Solar Flares

How Solar Flare Affect Atomic Time Instruments
Solar flares can affect atomic time pieces by causing poor radio reception.

Check out today's sunspot & solar flare forecasts:
http://spaceweather.com/

Solar flares explained:
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Solar_flare&oldid=64895086

Wind How Wind Works
This great site examines how nearby obstacles can affect the operation of wind turbines. The same general principles apply to wind sensors.
http://www.talentfactory.dk/en/tour/wres/obst.htm
Barometric Pressure & Humidity

Barometric Pressure and Humidity Explained

Setting your barometer & hygrometer:
http://www.sciencecompany.com/barometric/index.htm

How pressure sensors work: http://www.freescale.com/files/sensors/doc/app_note/AN1326.pdf

Weather Glossary

Weather Glossary

Weather parameters defined:
http://home.comcast.net/~wilkerson.george/wxpage/Definitions.htm

Watch Water Resistant Watch Ratings Explained
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Proof