Large Data Set Flashcards
How many weather stations are there in the UK? Name them:
- Leuchars
- Leeming
- Heathrow
- Hurn
- Camborne
How many overseas weather stations are there? Name them:
- Jacksonville
- Beijing
- Perth
What time periods were the stations active for?
They were active in 1987 and 2015 for 6 months each.
What are the UK seasons?
- May/June end of spring
- July-September is summer
- October is autumn
When was the UK great storm and what wind speeds were recorded?
- The night of 15-16th October 1987
- 100 knots recorded
When were the Florida Hurricanes and what were their names?
- 12th October 1987 (Floyd)
- 1st-2nd October 2015 (Joaquin)
What is the Maximum Daily Temperature recorded in?
Degrees Celsius
What is the Daily Total Rainfall recorded in?
Millimetres
What is the Daily Total Sunshine recorded in?
Hours
What are the Daily Mean Windspeed and Daily Maximum Gust recorded in?
Knots and the Beaufort Scale
What is the conversion rate between knots and mph?
1 knot = 1.15 mph
What is the Daily Mean Wind Direction and Daily Maximum Gust Direction recorded in?
Bearing in degrees and cardinal direction (e.g. NW)
What is Cloud Cover recorded in?
Oktas (eighths); 0(clear)-8(complete overcast)
What is Visibility recorded in?
Dm (decametres)
1 Dm = 10m
What is pressure recorded in?
hPa (hectoPascals)
