Book 20, Question 91
What Is a Mountain Weather Station?
A mountain weather station is a robot helper that measures the weather for us! It sits on a peak or slope, powered by the Sun. It sends its measurements by radio.
More fun facts
- Mountain weather stations measure wind, temperature and more high up.
- Scientists put a weather station near Everest's summit.
- It is high enough to measure the jet stream.
- Engineers tested the stations on New Hampshire's Mount Washington first.
- Their data help the hundreds of climbers who go to Everest each year.
Sources: National Geographic, National Geographic, U.S. Geological Survey
Questions kids ask
Why put a weather station near Everest's summit?
It is high enough to measure the jet stream, and its data help climbers.