Riverland Mallee Mesonet Network
This project has delivered a state-of-the-art network of 30 weather stations, to the Riverland and Mallee, designed to observe localised meteorological phenomena.
Key objectives
Utilize the Mesonet network to deliver a precise weather monitoring and warning system that offers real-time data on adverse weather conditions, accessible to the public without charge.
Supply spray applicators with accurate local weather information to minimise the risk of spray drift, protect water quality, and prevent crop and pasture contamination.
About the project
This project has delivered a state-of-the-art network of 30 weather stations, to the Riverland and Mallee, designed to observe localised meteorological phenomena.
The Mesonet network delivers a weather monitoring and warning system to provide highly accurate and targeted data on the development and presence of adverse conditions and other measures with the information freely available to the public.
The extensive telemetry of the network gives spray applicators accurate local weather information to reduce the risk of spray drift caused by inversions. It will also help protect water quality and reduce crop and pasture contamination therefore has wide industry support and significant financial contribution from Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).
Acknowledgments
This project was led by the Ag Excellence Alliance, with funding from PIRSA’s Regional Growth Fund, with delivery supported by MSF in the SA Mallee region.
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