Join the Canadian Mesonet Portal

Are you a researcher, organization, or industry professional with a network of weather stations? Join the Canadian Mesonet Portal and become part of a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming weather observation across Canada.

Why Join the Canadian Mesonet Portal?

  • Amplify Your Impact: By integrating your weather station into the Canadian Mesonet Portal, your data becomes part of a comprehensive network that serves as a central repository for surface weather observations across Canada. Your contributions help create a richer, more detailed picture of Canada’s diverse climate.
  • Advance Research & Innovation: The Canadian Mesonet Portal is not just a data hub; it’s a platform for innovation. Collaborate with other experts to develop and evaluate cutting-edge technologies and techniques. Your participation can drive the next generation of weather observation and forecasting.
  • Enhance Public Safety: Your data can make a difference. The Canadian Mesonet Portal includes high-density networks in regions prone to severe weather events, providing real-time information that is crucial for public safety and emergency response. By contributing, you’re helping to protect communities and save lives.
  • Access to Comprehensive Data: As part of the network, you’ll have access to a wide range of observational data, including in-situ weather observations, lightning strike data, radar, and satellite information. This can enhance your own research and operational capabilities.
  • Access to Data Storage & Hosting: As part of the network, you have the option to allow us to store and host your data, saving you money!
  • Collaborative Community: Joining the Canadian Mesonet Portal connects you with a community of like-minded professionals and organizations. Share insights, collaborate on projects, and contribute to a collective effort to improve weather monitoring and forecasting in Canada.

 

 

 

How to Join

Please contact us at nmp@uwo.ca to get the conversation going. We'd love to work with you on research grants or private partnerships to continue to develop this collaborative open-source platform!

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