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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-2-157-2019
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-2-157-2019
© Author(s) 2019. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
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08 Nov 2019
Research article | Highlight paper |
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Geo-locate project: a novel approach to resolving meteorological station location issues with the assistance of undergraduate students
Simon Noone
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Alison Brody
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Sasha Brown
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Niamh Cantwell
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Martha Coleman
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Louise Sarsfield Collins
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Caoilfhionn Darcy
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Dick Dee
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF), Shinfield Rd, Reading RG2 9AX, UK
Seán Donegan
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Rowan Fealy
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Padraig Flattery
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Rhonda McGovern
Trinity Centre for Environmental Humanities, Department of History, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Caspar Menkman
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Michael Murphy
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Christopher Phillips
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Martina Roche
Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Peter Thorne
Irish Climate Analysis and Research UnitS (ICARUS), Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
Video supplement
Introduction to the Geo-locate project D. Dee https://doi.org/10.5446/41783
Short summary
The Global Land and Marine Observations Database aims to produce a comprehensive land-based meteorological data archive and inventory. Data sources contained stations in incorrect locations; therefore, we developed the Geo-locate project, enlisting the help of undergraduate geography students. The project has resolved 1926 station issues so far. Due to the success of the Geo-locate project, we encourage other organizations to engage university students to help resolve similar data issues.
The Global Land and Marine Observations Database aims to produce a comprehensive land-based...
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