Ontology for Meteorological sensors
Meteorological sensor ontology (sensor types)
http://purl.oclc.org/NET/ssnx/meteo/aws
Laurent Lefort (CSIRO, Australia and W3C Semantic Sensor Network Incubator Group)
2010-09-21
2011-06-20
This ontology is is part of the Agriculture Meteorology example showcasing the ontology developed by the W3C Semantic Sensor Networks incubator group (SSN-XG). It is published here in order to generalize the potential usage and the alignment with other standardization efforts of the SSN ontology.
For more information on the group's activities see: http://www.w3.org/2005/Incubator/ssn/ .
DISCLAIMER: This ontology includes information that has been automatically generated from data sourced from third parties but has not been fully manually checked. It is provided AS-IS, for information only, with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights.
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Radiation
Temperature
Atmospheric pressure
Wind
Humidity
Precipitation
pyranometer
total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface
skos:closeMatch solarimeter (pyranometer) [GAMP 2.3.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Bimetallic actinograph
total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface
Moll-Gorczynki pyranometer
total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface
Eppley pyranometer
total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface
Dirmhirm-Sauberer pyranometer
total solar irradiance on a horizontal surface
pyranometer with shade ring
skos:broaderMatch solarimeter (pyranometer) [GAMP 2.3.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
albedometer
pair of upward and downward facing solarimeters
skos:closeMatch albedometer [GAMP 2.3.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Tube solarimeter
skos:closeMatch tube solarimeter [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Quantum sensor
measure the PAR directly in the range 0.4 to 0.7 micrometers
skos:closeMatch quantum sensor [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Pyrgeometer
measurement of long-wave radiation from the earth
skos:closeMatch pyrgeometer [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Surface temperature radiometer
measurements of infra-red radiation emitted from near or remote surfaces
skos:closeMatch surface temperature radiometer [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Net radiometer or net pyrradiometer or net exchange radiometer or balancemeter
Net all-wave radiation (net flux of downward and upward total radiation i.e. solar, terrestrial and atmospheric)
skos:closeMatch Net radiometers or net pyrradiometers or net exchange radiometers or balancemeters [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Campbell-Stokes sunshine meter
World standard abolished in 1989
skos:closeMatch Campbell-Stokes sunshine meter [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Automatic sunshine recorder
time during which direct radiation (on a plane perpendicular to the Sun’s beam) is larger than 120 Wm-2.
skos:closeMatch Automatic sunshine recorder [GAMP 2.4.1.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
differential expansion thermometer
skos:closeMatch Differential expansion thermometer [GAMP 2.4.1.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Electrical resistance thermometer
For small temperature changes, the increase in resistance of pure metals is proportional to the change in temperature. Often made in Platinum.
skos:closeMatch Resistance thermometer [GAMP 2.4.1.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Capacitive bead
skos:closeMatch Capacitive bead [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Thermistor
Based on the variation of resistance of a semiconductor with a relatively large temperature coefficient of resistance, either positive (PTC) or negative (NTC) depending upon the actual material
skos:closeMatch Thermistor [GAMP 2.4.1.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Thermocouple
Based on the generation of an electromotive force at the junction between two metals in contact, which is function of the temperature of the two metals
skos:closeMatch Thermocouple [GAMP 2.4.1.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Ultrasonic Sensor (virtual temperature)
skos:closeMatch Ultrasonic Sensor (virtual temperature) [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Wet-bulb temperature measurement system
skos:closeMatch Wet-bulb temperature measurement system [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Chilled mirror system
skos:closeMatch Chilled mirror system [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Dewcel system
skos:closeMatch Dewcel system [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Kata thermometer
skos:closeMatch Kata thermometer [GAMP 2.4.1.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Mechanical Aneroid barometer
skos:closeMatch conventional aneroid barometer [CIMO Guide 3.4] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/CIMO-Guide/CIMO%20Guide%207th%20Edition,%202008/Part%20I/Chapter%203.pdf
Mercury barometer
skos:closeMatch Mercury barometer [CIMO Guide 3.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/CIMO-Guide/CIMO%20Guide%207th%20Edition,%202008/Part%20I/Chapter%203.pdf
aneroid displacement transducer
The aneroid displacement transducer contains a sensor with electrical properties (resistance or capacitance) that changes as the atmospheric pressure changes.
skos:closeMatch aneroid displacement transducer [CIMO Guide 3.3.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/CIMO-Guide/CIMO%20Guide%207th%20Edition,%202008/Part%20I/Chapter%203.pdf
Capacitive aneroid
The aneroid displacement transducer contains a sensor with electrical properties (resistance or capacitance) that changes as the atmospheric pressure changes.
Resistive aneroid
The aneroid displacement transducer contains a sensor with electrical properties (resistance or capacitance) that changes as the atmospheric pressure changes.
digital piezo-resistive barometer
skos:closeMatch digital piezo-resistive barometer [CIMO Guide 3.3.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/CIMO-Guide/CIMO%20Guide%207th%20Edition,%202008/Part%20I/Chapter%203.pdf
cylindrical resonator barometer
A cylindrical resonator barometer (or vibrating cylinder air-pressure transducer) is designed to measure absolute air pressure using the vibrating element principle, providing a frequency output from which pressure is computed.
skos:closeMatch cylindrical resonator barometer [CIMO Guide 3.3.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/CIMO-Guide/CIMO%20Guide%207th%20Edition,%202008/Part%20I/Chapter%203.pdf
Cup anemometer
the angular velocity of the cup is directly proportional to the component of the wind speed parallel to the axis of rotation.
skos:closeMatch Cup anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Propeller anemometer
the angular velocity of the propeller rotor is directly proportional to the component of the wind speed parallel to the axis of rotation.
skos:closeMatch Propeller and vane anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Pressure tube anemometer
skos:closeMatch Pressure tube anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Hot-wire anemometer
skos:closeMatch Hot-wire anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Hot-bead anemometer
skos:closeMatch Hot-bead anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Wind Vane
The signal generator is a shaft angle transducer: potentiometers, alternating and direct current synchros, digital angle-encoder disks, direct reading dials, and rotary switches
skos:closeMatch Wind Vane [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Ultrasonic Wind sensor
A sonic signal is emitted by sensor transducers
skos:closeMatch Sonic anemometer [GAMP 2.4.1.5] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
chilled-mirror hygrometer
condensation is detected on the surface of a small polished metal reflecting surface (a mirror), using optical means. The temperature at which condensation is formed is the dew point.
chilled-mirror hygrometer [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
dew cell
A dew cell heats a salt solution until its equilibrium vapour pressure equals to the ambient vapour pressure, and maintains this equilibrium The temperature when this occurs is measured and it provides a measure of the ambient vapour pressure
dew cell [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
electrical resistance humidity sensor
certain materials interact with water vapour and undergo a change in electrical resistance, in relation to ambient humidity.
skos:closeMatch electrical resistance humidity sensor [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
capacitance sensor
certain materials interact with water vapour and undergo a change in capacitance, in relation to ambient humidity.
skos:closeMatch capacitance sensor [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Capacitive - aluminum oxide
certain materials interact with water vapour and undergo a change in capacitance, in relation to ambient humidity.
Capacitive - thin film polymer
certain materials interact with water vapour and undergo a change in capacitance, in relation to ambient humidity.
psychrometer equipped with mercury-in-glass thermometer
skos:closeMatch psychrometer equipped with mercury-in-glass thermometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
portable aspirated and shielded psychrometer
Artificially ventilated psychrometers, such as the Assmann type, the aspirated screen type, and the whirling type,
skos:closeMatch portable aspirated and shielded psychrometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
mechanical hygrometer
skos:closeMatch mechanical hygrometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Infra-red gas analyzer hygrometer
skos:closeMatch Infra-red gas analyzer hygrometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Single or double-junction peltier psychrometer
skos:closeMatch Single or double-junction peltier psychrometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Tensiometer
skos:closeMatch Tensiometer [GAMP 2.4.1.6.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Electrical resistance block
skos:closeMatch Electrical resistance block [GAMP 2.4.1.6.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Gypsum block
Nylon units
Fiber-glass block
Neutron probe
skos:closeMatch Neutron probe [GAMP 2.4.1.6.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Gamma absorption
skos:closeMatch Gamma absorption [GAMP 2.4.1.6.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Time Domain Reflectometry
Time domain reflectometry (TDR) and time delay transmission
skos:closeMatch Time Domain Reflectometry [GAMP 2.4.1.6.2] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Frequency domain reflectometry (capacitance)
skos:closeMatch Frequency domain reflectometry (capacitance).................................................... [Soil Water Monitoring] http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.118.567&rep=rep1&type=pdf
Wetting front detection
skos:closeMatch Wetting front detection [Soil Water Monitoring] http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.118.567&rep=rep1&type=pdf
mechanical sensor with recorder
skos:closeMatch mechanical sensor with recorder [GAMP 2.4.1.6.3] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
electric sensor, which exploits the conductivity variation as a function of wetness
skos:closeMatch electric sensor, which exploits the conductivity variation as a function of wetness [GAMP 2.4.1.6.3] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
lysimeter
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
skos:closeMatch lysimeter [GAMP 2.4.1.8.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Thornthwaite lysimeter (drainage type)
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
Popoff lysimeter (combined drainage and weighing type)
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
weighing lysimeter
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
hydraulic lysimeter (more robust weighing type)
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
Microlysimeter
Lysimeters are used for measurement of evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration (ET), effective rainfall, drainage, chemical contents of drainage water, to study climatic effects of ET on the performance of crops.
screened and open pan evaporimeter
skos:closeMatch screened and open pan evaporimeter [GAMP 2.4.1.8.1] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Atmometer or small surface evaporimeter
Shaded Piche evaporimeter
Level measurement rain gauge
Measuring the water level in a tube
skos:closeMatch Level measurement rain gauge (LRG) [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.1e] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Weighing rain gauge
Weighing of precipitation accumulated in a storage container
skos:closeMatch Weighing rain gauge (WG) [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.1g-h] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Weighing rain gauge with pressure measurement
Weighing of precipitation accumulated in a storage container
Tipping bucket rain gauge
Tipping balance of two buckets
skos:closeMatch Tipping bucket rain gauge [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.1a-d] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Tipping-bucket rain gauge (TBRG) without correction
Tipping balance of two buckets
Tipping-bucket rain gauge with correction algorithm (TBRG-SC)
Tipping balance of two buckets
Tipping-bucket rain gauge with extra pulse correction (TBRG-PC)
Tipping balance of two buckets
Tipping-bucket rain gauge with mechanical correction (TBRG-MC)
Tipping balance of two buckets
Drop counters
Counting the number of uniform droplets corresponding to a fixed volume of water
skos:closeMatch Drop counters [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Snow gauge
skos:closeMatch Snow gauge [GAMP 2.4.1.7] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/agm/gamp/gamp_en.html
Optical disdrometer
Thin laser light sheets crossing the measuring volume: particle volume, speed (forward scatter)
skos:closeMatch Optical disdrometer [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.2a] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Impact disdrometer
Impact of precipitation particles on a plastic or metal membrane
skos:closeMatch Impact disdrometer [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.2b] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Microwave radar disdrometer
Backscatter (intensity of backscattered signal related to the number of particles and/or their water content)
skos:closeMatch Microwave radar disdrometer [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.2c] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Optical/Capacitive sensor
skos:closeMatch Optical/Capacitive sensor [IOM-99_FI-RI 2.2.2d] http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/IMOP/publications/IOM-99_FI-RI.pdf
Sonic ranging
measure the elapsed time between emission and return of an ultrasonic pulse sent vertically down to the snow covered ground surface
skos:closeMatch Sonic ranging [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Laser
emits modulated visible laser light and determines the distance to an object by comparing phase information
skos:closeMatch Laser [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf
Snow pillow
Tensiometric sensors detect the hydrostatic pressure caused by the layer of snow on top of the pillow
skos:closeMatch Snow pillow [ET-AWS] http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/Meetings2010/ET-AWS-6/Doc8[1]-AWS-MetadataCatalogues.pdf