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'''AMeDAS''' ('''''A''utomated ''Me''teorological ''D''ata ''A''cquisition ''S''ystem'''), commonly known in [[Japanese language|Japanese]] as "アメダス" (''amedasu''), is a high-resolution [[surface observation]] network developed by [[Japan Meteorological Agency]] (JMA) used for gathering regional weather data and verifying forecast performance. Begun operation on [[November 1]], [[1974]], the system consists of about 1,300 stations with automatic observation equipment. These stations, of which more than 1,100 are unmanned, are located at an average interval of 17 km throughout [[Japan]].