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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]].

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As well as weather conditions, AMeDAS is also used in the observation of [[natural disaster]]s. Temporary observation points are set up in areas where there are signs of [[volcanic eruption]]s or [[earthquake]]s.

== See also ==

* [[Automated airport weather station]]

* [[Mesonet]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html Official website of Japan Meteorological Agency]

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