Stevenson screens may also be known as a cotton region shelter, an instrument shelter, a thermometer shelter, a thermoscreen, or a thermometer screen. Its purpose is to provide a standardised …

May 29, 2024 · Stevenson screens, also known as instrument shelters, are an essential component in meteorological measurements. They are specially designed structures that house meteorological …

A Stevenson screen or instrument shelter is an enclosure to shield meteorological instruments against precipitation and direct heat radiation from outside sources, while still allowing air to circulate freely …

Sep 16, 2024 · A Stevenson Screen, also known as an instrument shelter or thermometer screen, is a piece of meteorological equipment used to house instruments that measure weather conditions.

Nov 14, 2025 · A Stevenson screen, also known as an instrument shelter, is a box-like structure designed to shield meteorological instruments from precipitation and direct sunlight while still …

My existing small Stevenson screen was getting crowded with multiple cables, breadboards, and battery supplies so I finally decided to build my own. Commercial wood shutters are ideal components, but …

Aug 13, 2025 · Designed in the 19th century by British civil engineer Thomas Stevenson, the screen has become a global standard in meteorological observation. It allows instruments to be exposed to …

A Stevenson screen or instrument shelter is a shelter or an enclosure used to protect meteorological instruments against precipitation and direct heat radiation from outside sources, while still allowing …

Nov 27, 2025 · The screen was invented by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Stevenson (1818–87), the father of Robert Louis Stevenson, the author. It came into use in the late 1860s.

Nov 20, 2025 · A Stevenson screen (also known as an instrument shelter) is a meteorological screen to shield instruments against precipitation and direct heat radiation from outside sources, while still …