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Office of the NJ State ClimatologistOffice of the NJ State Climatologist
The Office of the NJ State ClimatologistThe Office of the NJ State Climatologist
The New Jersey Weather & Climate Network: Harnessing Real-time Information for
Homeland Security
Prof. David A. RobinsonNew Jersey State Climatologist
Center for Environmental Prediction, Cook College/AES&
Department of Geography, FAS
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ONJSC MissionONJSC Mission
Data ResearchResearch
OutreachOutreach
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The NJWxNetThe NJWxNet
Reliable access to what is happening NOW
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The New Jersey Weather and Climate The New Jersey Weather and Climate Network (NJWxNet)Network (NJWxNet)
Over 150 hourly weather stations exist in New Jersey. The NJWxNet will provide one-stop shopping for the latest conditions.
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The New Jersey MesonetThe New Jersey Mesonet13 Mesonet sites measure:Air temperatureWind speed and directionDew point/Relative HumidityPrecipitationAir pressureSolar radiationSoil temperatureSoil Moisture
Cellular Digital Packet Datacommunications
Access to electricity
Ability for expansion built into station design
RutgersSnyderFarm
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NJWxNet Web SiteNJWxNet Web Site
NJ WxStreamer
Map and TableViewers
NJ ClimNews
Your favorite station
Quick maps
Latest NWS model forecast
http://climate.rutgers.edu/njwxnet/
Current local radar
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NJWxNet MapsNJWxNet MapsThe NJWxNet will consist of dozens of hourly stations updated in real time
4pm EDT 09 Jul 2003Air Temperatures
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21 Feb 2003 Staten I. Barge Explosion21 Feb 2003 Staten I. Barge Explosion
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Copyright IEM, Inc.
Real-time meteorological data is critical input for chemical dispersion models
Plume DispersionPlume Dispersion
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01 Apr 2003 Snow and Rain 01 Apr 2003 Snow and Rain High PointState Park
FDU inTeaneck
VisibleSatellite
Radar
NJWxNet Temperatures
SnowRain
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STATE-WIDE INTERNET-BASED NETWORK FOR MONITORING AND
DISPLAY OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION DATA
Dr. Lionel Zuckier
Low cost PC-based GM detector
Calibrated GM tube Previous experience in I-131 therapy and
environmental monitoring
www.aw-el.com
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ThanksThanks
Dr. David Robinson
NJ State Climatologist
Center for Environmental Prediction
Cook College, Rutgers University
(732) 445-4741