Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) 

The three AWS deployed in Chacaltaya are located at:

  • Observatory (5240 m a.s.l. + 20m)
  • Valley (5160 m a.s.l.)
  • Summit (5380 m a.s.l. + 10m)
Picture
Valley AWS, 5160 m a. s. l.
Picture
Summmit AWS, 5380 m a. s. l.
Location
Observatory
Valley
Summit
Start date
September 2016
May 2015
October 2011
Variables measured
T, RH, WD, WS, Pbar
T, RH, Pcp, Snow-depth
T, RH, WD, WS, Total radiation, Snow-depth, Pbar*
Time resolution
1 minute
1 hour
15 minutes
Collaboration
ICOS
Appalachian state Univ.
SENAMHI, IRD

Contact person
Laura Ticona
Laura Ticona
Isabel Moreno
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