KNMI-mast Cabauw, Meteorological research tower in Lopik, Netherlands
The KNMI-mast Cabauw rises 213 meters above the flat agricultural landscape, featuring multiple measurement platforms at different heights for atmospheric data collection.
Constructed in 1972, this meteorological tower became one of the first weather stations to transmit data automatically to the KNMI headquarters in De Bilt.
The measurement mast represents Dutch expertise in meteorological research, contributing to international studies on climate patterns and atmospheric conditions.
Scientists access the instruments through an internal lift system and external platforms, allowing for regular maintenance and calibration of measurement equipment.
Temperature differences between ground level and the top of the mast can reach 10 degrees Celsius, while fog often forms only around the lower sections.
Location: Lopik
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: 51.97028,4.92618
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:58
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