Near-Surface Air Temperature Measurements: Contribution to the Overall Uncertainty Due to Wind Speed and Relative Humidity
06 Oct 2026
Developments in Earth System Measurements and Technologies
Ensuring measurement quality through standardization, traceability, instrument maintenance and calibration
This study explores how environmental conditions affect air temperature measurements at ground‑based stations. Using six identical thermometers, artificially ventilated and installed at two heights, the analysis reveals that wind, humidity, fog, condensation and solar heating introduce differences among the sensor readings. Specifically, the air temperature uncertainty due to wind speed and relative humidity was calculated, obtaining values between 0.03°C and 0.12°C.
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