BHO OBSERVER HANDBOOK

v1.2, Summer 2011



Introduction:

Overview of observer duties
Why we observe the weather here
Personnel and who does what
A brief history of BHO
References

Observer's Duties:

Daily
    Observation Checklist
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
 

Instruments and Charts:

What they are
Where they are
How to use them
How to keep them working

Archival Information:

Primary computer files
Monthly climate data archive
Daily climate data archive

Miscellaneous:

Interacting with the NWS
Interacting with the media
Interacting with the public
Emergency procedures

Appendices and Tables:

Observation tables
Observatory map
Contacts
Tips and tricks