Weather Freak said:All official measurements are taken about 1.5 meters above the ground, in a white shelter that is ventilated at a certain rate.
The white color (ideally) gives the shelter a very high albedo, close to 100%, which means that it won't absorb sunlight and warm up... the ventilation keeps the air mixed and fresh (think greenhouse effect, or lack thereof).
Unfortunately, this can lead to problems... you can imagine that shelters don't stay perfectly white throughout their existence, for instance.
The most accurate way to measure temperature is with a thermometer that is calibrated to a known standard, such as the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90).
Yes, there are other methods for measuring temperature such as using thermal imaging cameras or thermistors.
Temperature is an important factor in many scientific experiments as it can impact the behavior of materials and chemical reactions. Accurate temperature measurements are crucial for obtaining reliable and repeatable results.
Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) are two different units of temperature measurement. The Celsius scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, with 0°C being the freezing point and 100°C being the boiling point. The Fahrenheit scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of a mixture of ice, water, and salt, with 32°F being the freezing point and 212°F being the boiling point.
As altitude increases, the air becomes less dense and the temperature decreases. This is because the air molecules are more spread out and have less energy, resulting in lower temperatures. Therefore, temperature measurements at higher altitudes may be lower than those at sea level.