Need a better radiation shield WRM200

[SJG1976]

That looks a very professional looking screen KevinF

What have you used for you anometer mast?
Or is that the standard pole, raised higher and wall mounted.

[KevinF]

Thanks...So far so good with my readings. I do monitor and correlate data from all the local stations that I know manage their instruments for maximum accuracy to ensure the validity of my readings. I've tried my best to emulate, with the what I have available, the good practice promoted by the M.O for the placement of instruments.

For the anemometer I utilised the existing pole that came with the WMR200 and attached it to the shed. Maybe not the highest I would like it to be, but at least it reflects the wind at a micro level.

I'm puzzled why a huge company like OS have provided such a pathetic shield. Unfortunately, we now have a situation where other people will be taking readings that are obviously excessive. Last thing I want here in South Central Lancashire are record highs!

[SJG1976]

I've ended up putting mine up on a 4m bit of copper gas pipe I had left over in the garage, to the top of that I put the OS GuyRope bracket, and then extended the guy wires.

Not the prettiest, but get much better wind readings.

Would love to go higher, or move to a roofline, but scared to do the roofline one myself, and making a higher mast would upset the other half.

Only other thing I'd like to do is extend the solar cables as well, as I don't fancy taking the mast down each time the batteries die.