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University researchers outline Hawaii Mesonet and climate portal as tools to track drought and wildfire risk
Summary
Researchers described an expanding statewide Mesonet (73 of planned 110 stations installed) and an automated Climate Data Portal that produces daily and monthly maps for rainfall, temperature, SPI and wildfire ignition probability. They requested stable recurring funding to maintain stations and data services.
University researchers briefed the commission on the Hawaii Mesonet and the Hawaii Climate Data Portal (HCDP), a statewide monitoring and data platform that aggregates automated station data and produces high‑resolution daily and monthly climate maps to support drought, wildfire and water management.
Dr. Thomas (presenting) said the Mesonet’s equipment cost was funded largely by the National Science Foundation and that the network’s design emphasizes high‑quality sensors, five‑minute scanning and…
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