The Jordan Meteorological Department has installed a modern electronic weather station on the southern shore of the Gulf of Aqaba, aimed at improving the accuracy of weather monitoring, expanding the geographic coverage of the national network, and supporting climate studies and forecasting and early-warning services.
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The director of the Meteorological Department, Raed Al-Khattab, said the new station is a significant addition to the Kingdom's weather monitoring infrastructure. It includes electronic sensors that measure air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure and rainfall, as well as wind speed and direction.
He added that the station is linked to an electronic system that automatically and regularly transmits its data to the department's main centre in Amman, where it is monitored, analysed and used in weather forecasting.
He explained that the station's scientific importance stems from its coastal location, which is affected by the surrounding mountainous terrain and the thermal contrast between land and sea, with consequent effects on wind movement and the distribution of temperature and humidity.
He said the station will make it possible to study the spatial variation of atmospheric elements by comparing its measurements with data recorded at Aqaba Airport station, helping to understand local weather and climate characteristics and providing more detailed information on conditions in the area.
He said the station's data will strengthen the department's climate bank and the national climate database, supporting scientific studies and research, analysing long-term climate trends, and helping to understand how geographic and environmental factors affect the local climate.
Al-Khattab highlighted the station's importance in supporting the tourism, maritime and environmental sectors by monitoring wind speed and direction and local weather changes. It will provide information that helps improve the safety of sea navigation, tourist boats and sea users, and supports appropriate decision-making in different weather conditions.
He said developing the national weather monitoring network is not limited to increasing the number of stations, but also involves applying modern technologies and strengthening scientific and analytical capacity. This is in line with the technical standards of the World Meteorological Organization, improves the quality of meteorological services, and supports the early-warning system and the protection of lives, property and sustainable development.
