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METEOROLOGY (influencing weather conditions A01G15/00; dispersing fog E01H13/00; instruments for measuring single variable in general, see the appropriate subclass of G01, e.g. G01K, G01L; obtaining meteorological information by radar G01S13/95)
Definition statement
This subclass/group covers:
Measurement of certain ambient atmospheric conditions.
Adaptations of balloons, missiles, or aircrafts for meteorological purposes.
Radiosondes.
Devices for predicting weather conditions.
Weather houses or similar ornamental devices for indicating humidity.
Sunshine-duration recorders.
Rainfall or precipitation gauges.
Measuring atmospheric potential differences, e.g. due to electrical charges in clouds.
Catathermometers for measuring "cooling value" related either to weather conditions or to comfort of other human environment.
Testing or calibrating meteorological apparatus.
Relationship between large subject matter areas
Instruments for measuring single physical variables, e.g. temperature, pressure or wind speed, should be classified in the appropriate subclasses of class G01, e.g. G01K, G01L or G01P whereas G01W should be used for the classification of instruments specializing or combining those measurements for the purpose of deducing, indicating or forecasting weather conditions or meteorological information.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass/group does not cover:
Radar, sonar, lidar or analogous systems, designed for meteorological use
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Influencing weather conditions in horticulture, cultivation, forestry or watering
Control of watering for watering gardens, fields and sports grounds
Heating, cooling or ventilating devices in vehicles
Balloons in general
De-icing of aircrafts with automatic initiation by icing detector
Arrangements of road signs to signal icy roads road or to self-illuminate in fog
Dispersing fog in general, e.g. on roads or on airfields
Self-propelled or guided missiles for carrying measuring instruments
Measuring volume
Measuring temperature
Measuring pressure
Measuring intensity of sunshine
Measuring humidity, e.g. hygrometers
Investigating or analysing gaseous mixtures, e.g. polluted air
Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. wind speed
Indicating direction of fluid movement, e.g. by weather vane
Measuring potential differences
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Geographical information databases
Alarms responsive to formation or anticipated formation of ice
Alarms responsive to calamitous events, e.g. tornados
Transmission systems for measured values
Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather
Traffic control systems for aircraft with surveillance aids for monitoring atmospheric conditions
Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station
Special rules of classification within this subclass
The following elements are classified in the appropriate subgroup of G01W, and are given the following Indexing Codes as additional information:
Weather detection, monitoring and forecasting for establishing global warming
Real-time site-specific personalized weather information, e.g. nowcasting
Glossary of terms
In this subclass/group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:
Meteorology
includes measurement of certain ambient atmospheric conditions
Synonyms and Keywords
CAT
Clear Air Turbulence
Meteorology
Special rules of classification within this main group
This group also contains the following elements, in which case the indicated Indexing Code needs to be given as additional information:
Clear air turbulence (CAT) detection and/or forecasting, e.g. for aircrafts
Main server receiving weather information from several sub-stations
Instruments for indicating weather conditions by measuring two or more variables, e.g. humidity, pressure, temperature, cloud cover, wind speed (G01W1/10 takes precedence)
References relevant to classification in this subgroup
This subclass/group does not cover:
Devices for predicting weather conditions
G01W/10
giving a combined indication of weather conditions (catathermometers for measuring "cooling value" related either to weather conditions or to comfort of other human environment G01W1/17; computers per se G06)
References relevant to classification in this subgroup
This subclass/group does not cover:
Catathermometers for measuring "cooling value" related to either weather conditions or to comfort of other human environment
G01W/17
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Computers per se
Adaptations of balloons, missiles or aircraft for meteorological purposes; Radiosondes (transmission of measurements G01D; transmitting circuits H04B; [N: balloons in general B64B; aeroplanes in general B64D; missiles in general F42B15/00])
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Transmission systems for measured values
Self-propelled projectiles or missiles for carrying measuring instruments
Sunshine duration recorders (measuring intensity of sunshine G01J)
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Measuring intensity of sunshine
Solar radiation detection for vehicle heating, cooling or ventilation
Rainfall or precipitation gauges (measuring intensity of sunshine G01J)
References relevant to classification in this subgroup
This subclass/group does not cover:
Rain sensors for cleaning of vehicles, e.g. window wiper control
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Measuring volume in general
Measuring atmospheric potential differences, e.g. due to electrical charges in clouds (measuring potentiels in general G01R)
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Measuring potential differences in general
Installations of lightning conductors
Catathometers for measuring "cooling value" related to either weather conditions or to comfort of other human environment
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Electric circuits for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems concerning the atmospheric environment
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