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The elevation does not correspond with the estimated elevation (126 metres (413 feet) -- source SRTM.C_AUS_3) at that point. Either the location or the elevation (or both) are almost certain to be incorrect. Use the mapper to check the location. Please use the 'send the updated information' link below to update the location or elevation.
The site location should be at the mark shown -- or very close. Clicking within the map area (or you can drag the 'ZL3AQ' marker) will display the latitude/longitude of that point.
If the displayed location (or elevation) of the weather observing location is incorrect, please drag the marker to the right location (or click in the right location), and then send the updated information. Please note that we are trying to spot either the Stevenson Screen (or equivalent) or the location where the barometric readings are taken.
The best way to get elevation is to consult a topographic map. Make sure that you know whether the contours are marked in feet or metres. Note that handheld GPS receivers do not provide readings of elevation accurate to better than 10-20 metres (technical discussion). If you do not have access to a topographic map, then a GPS receiver is acceptable, but make sure that it is operating in 3D mode and let it average the position for at least five minutes.
For more information on reading maps, please see the Topo Map Reading Guide -- in particular it discusses how to read contours.
NOTE: The Registered Location is the location that the station owner provided when they signed up with CWOP.
Latitude: dummy (deg min sec), dummy (decimal), dummy (LORAN)
Longitude: dummy (deg min sec), dummy (decimal), dummy (LORAN)
Estimated elevation is dummy metres (dummy feet) from dummy.
Location is dummy (reverse geocoded).
Move marker to new address.
There are no photographs of the station. If you are the site operator and have pictures of this location, then please upload them to Flickr (detailed instructions) and add the two tags 'wxtagged' and 'wx:cwop=ap695'. If the picture is of the weather station itself, then please also add the 'wx:station' tag as well.
Once logged in, click on 'Upload Photos & Video'. Next click on 'Choose Photos and Videos', and walk through the process to upload your pictures. They will automatically be resized appropriately.
After the upload is complete, it will ask you to add titles, tags and descriptions. The key step is to add tags as follows:
If you had to create your account, then you must upload at least five pictures. It will also take longer for your pictures to appear (a week or so). Otherwise, the pictures should appear after 24-48 hours.
You can try to find photographs from the area surrounding the site marker by clicking on Find nearby photographs. (There are some) (There are none) (There may be some) (Automatically loaded if any)
You can also subscribe to an RSS feed to tell you when new stations come online in this area. Choose either within
100 miles 
or
250 miles .
| Site | Distance | Location | ||
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| ZL3REW-10 | 2.8 miles | Southeast | Ashburton, NZ (lat -43.8927°, long 171.7427°, altitude 105 metres) (data present) | |
| 93766 | 3.4 miles | Southeast | Ashburton, -, New Zealand (lat -43.9000°, long 171.7500°, altitude 98 metres) | |
| NZAS | 5.4 miles | Southeast | Ashburton Aerodrome, CAN, New Zealand (lat -43.9033°, long 171.7970°, altitude 92 metres) | |
| 93765 | 5.7 miles | Southeast | Ashburton Aero Aws, New Zealand (lat -43.9031°, long 171.8039°, altitude 90 metres) | |
| 93769 | 16.5 miles | East | Rakaia, -, New Zealand (lat -43.7833°, long 172.0167°, altitude 124 metres) | |
| 93756 | 18.2 miles | North | Methven Aws, New Zealand (lat -43.6028°, long 171.6439°, altitude 352 metres) | |
| NZPH | 20.5 miles | Northwest | Pudding Hill Aerodrome, CAN, New Zealand (lat -43.5942°, long 171.5310°, altitude 475 metres) | |
| NZRI | 21.1 miles | Southwest | Rangitata Island Airport, CAN, New Zealand (lat -44.0850°, long 171.4160°, altitude 88 metres) | |
| 93761 | 26.5 miles | Northeast | Hororata, -, New Zealand (lat -43.5167°, long 171.9333°, altitude 192 metres) | |
| 93762 | 27.5 miles | North | Snowden Awf, -, New Zealand (lat -43.4667°, long 171.6667°, altitude 560 metres) |
Degrees Minutes Seconds: VWS/VWSAPRS, WeatherLink 5.5, WeatherLink (5.2-5.4), WeatherView (Linux)
Decimal degrees: FreeWX, WeatherView32 (PC application)
LORAN: WeatherDisplay, WUHU, Henriksen WServer
CWOP Guide (PDF): This is a guide to siting and operating a CWOP station. This is a must-read document.
APRS WX Message format: This describes the actual format of the messages transmitted that carry WX information.
WXQC Mailing List: This is a mailing list where data quality issues are discussed. Assistance with software configuration can often be found here.
Topo Map Reading Guide: How to read USGS topographic maps, with a good section on reading contours.
Geographically nearby web pages: Use Geourl to find web pages that deal with locations geographically close to this site.