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Indian scientists have achieved a major technological milestone by
developing Automatic Weather Stations using 3D-printing technology.
¨ These indigenously built stations aim to
improve last-mile weather data collection, especially in cities.
¨ The first set of these advanced stations will
be installed in Delhi from February, strengthening India’s weather forecasting
and climate monitoring capabilities.
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Scientists led by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology have
developed 3D printed Automatic Weather Stations under Mission Mausam, with Delhi
set to receive the first installations from February 2026.
New
Weather Stations
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These stations mark a first-of-its-kind domestic technological
development.
¨ The Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) are
fully manufactured in India using 3D-printing technology.
¨ They automatically record temperature, wind
speed, humidity, and rainfall.
¨ The stations transmit real-time data without
manual intervention.
¨ Solar-powered systems reduce operating and
maintenance costs.
¨ The design allows faster production and easy
customization for different regions.
¨ Mission Mausam: The Larger Framework
¨ The project fits into a nationwide weather
modernisation plan.
¨ Mission Mausam is a ₹2,000 crore programme
led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
¨ Its aim is to strengthen weather observation,
forecasting, and climate services.
¨ Urban meteorology is a key focus due to
growing climate risks in cities.
¨ Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and
Kolkata are priority areas.
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Dense observation networks help improve local and short-term forecasts.
