Department of Science and Technology(DOST)

Hi, I would like know how Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in the Phil Sensor database record maximum windspeed. Is this a 10 minute average? A 3 second gust? Or something else. I filled in an arbitrary 'coverage of time period' - because the question concerns the entire AWS - coverage.
Thanks in advance,
Kind regards,

January 18, 2021

Dear Demi,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 13, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Maximum wind speeds recorded by AWS in Phil Sensors.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) at [email protected] and (02) 434-2665, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

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Respectfully,
Jhoven G. Litana
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