LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) –
$24 million has been allocated to the university to expand the West Texas Mesonet, as well as to develop an advanced weather prediction system.
The university reports there are currently more than 170 stations within its network, each measuring temperatures, wind, and rainfall.
This project will install additional mesonet stations and radars within the hill country to fill gaps in the region and create a more reliable weather prediction system.
According to the Mesonet map, stations reach the edges of the hill country. Texas Tech is hoping to expand its stations south of Interstate 20, west of Interstate 35, and north of U.S. Highway 90 with more than 40 weather stations for observation.
Two stations have already been completed in Kerr County.
John Schroeder, Brian Ancell, and Brian Hirth will lead the project.
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