Overview
KGED - Georgetown Delaware Coastal Airport Weather Station is an operational air monitoring station in Georgetown, Delaware, USA. It is managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and provides meteorological data
KGED - Georgetown Delaware Coastal Airport Weather Station is an air monitoring station located at 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this station contributes to the state's air quality and meteorological monitoring efforts. As part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, it supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station collects meteorological parameters essential for understanding local atmospheric conditions. Typical coastal airport weather stations measure wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. These data support air quality modeling, weather forecasting, and climate studies. The station's last reported sample date was December 31, 2023, indicating ongoing data collection. Located near the Delaware coast, this station plays a key role in monitoring coastal weather patterns and their influence on air quality. Its data helps assess pollutant transport from industrial and urban areas, as well as natural sources like sea salt. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in regional climate records, supporting research and policy decisions for environmental management in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Environmental context
The station's coastal location in Sussex County, Delaware, provides valuable data on marine-influenced meteorology, which is critical for understanding pollutant dispersion and deposition. Delaware's air monitoring network, overseen by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, operates under the US EPA's regulatory framework, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This station's meteorological data supports the interpretation of criteria pollutant measurements from nearby sites, aiding in the assessment of regional air quality trends and compliance with federal standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, Delaware 19947, United States, near the Delaware Coastal Airport in Sussex County.
This station monitors meteorological parameters such as wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure, supporting air quality and weather monitoring efforts.
The station is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which manages the state's air monitoring network.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, supporting compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and state environmental regulations.
Coastal airport weather stations provide critical data on marine-influenced weather patterns, which affect pollutant transport, dispersion, and local air quality. This data aids in forecasting and environmental management.
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