Networks

The synop observation network was significantly improved as a result of the installation of an automatic meteorological system at the Enrique Malek International Airport serving the city of David. The station is providing data for the database.

Two automatic meteorological systems were established in the stationsin Guararé and Divalá with the help of the Project, to improveand expand the agrometeorological network in the area where corn and bananas are produced. The climatological network within the range of 440 and 2200 meters in altitude was strengthened; the stations in Nueva California and the Antón Valley, which have rainfall data from a period of over 30 years were provided with basic meteorological instruments. This gives support to agriculture and tourism, the main segments of the economy in these regions. In addition, the stations will develop the hydrological resources assessment and recognition of wind power potential. The stationin Antón Valley will also improve the utilisation of data for the environmental impact assessment of the exploitation of geothermal power. Most of the network’s evaporation measuring equipment was replaced. Access to reliable information on evaporation is very important in the calibration of hydrological models and in determining the hydrological balance of the reservoirs generating electricity.