LOUISIANA STATE
Mesonet.
Advancing Louisiana's climate resilience through high-frequency, sub-mesoscale observations and research-grade atmospheric instrumentation.
Atmospheric Profiling
Real-time monitoring of thermodynamics and boundary layer dynamics.
Research Archive
Standardized datasets available for academic and governmental analysis.
Data Enablement
Observational data designed to support downstream analysis, modeling, and decision frameworks.
The
Science of
Mesonets.
"A mesonet is a high-resolution sub-synoptic network of automated weather stations."
Unlike standard airport weather stations, Mesonets are engineered for high-density spatial coverage and rapid-fire temporal resolution, specifically designed to capture localized atmospheric phenomena that larger networks miss.
High-Frequency Sampling
Data is polled at intervals as low as 3 seconds, allowing researchers to observe micro-bursts and rapid pressure fluctuations in real-time.
Scientific Instrumentation
Stations utilize research-grade sensors for solar radiation, soil moisture at multiple depths, and ultrasonic wind measurement.
Institutional Oversight
Managed by ULM Atmospheric Sciences, ensuring data quality control (QA/QC) meets NOAA and National Mesonet Program standards.
National Data Integration
Louisiana Mesonet feeds into the National Mesonet Program, empowering the NWS with hyper-local telemetry.
Operational F.A.Q.
Who will have access to the data collected?
What is the planned network density?
System Modules.
Time-Series Diagnostics
The Line Graph Engine facilitates multi-variate analysis of atmospheric, edaphic, and system-health parameters. Visualize real-time sensor telemetry with research-grade precision.
Users can execute precision comparisons between disparate data streams, such as correlative studies between solar radiation and soil temperature across specific temporal windows.
Data Latency
< 60 Seconds (Near-Realtime)
Spatial Thermal Mapping
Our Heatmap Deployment provides a synoptic overview of thermodynamic gradients across the Bayou State. Monitor 2m air temperature, dew points, and humidity flux.
This geospatial interface translates raw sensor array data into actionable visual intelligence, supporting agricultural monitoring and civil emergency preparedness.
Data Latency
< 60 Seconds (Near-Realtime)
Connect With
The Network.
Inquiries regarding station deployment, research partnership, or specialized data acquisition should be directed to the ULM Mesonet Team.