Definition
ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System)
An automated weather station that continuously measures and broadcasts current surface weather conditions including wind, visibility, cloud ceiling, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting. ASOS reports are the primary source for generating METAR observations at most airports.
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