Welcome to the University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory database.
This website allows measurement data to be downloaded from the University of Reading's Atmospheric Observatory (URAO). Data holdings are updated at least once per day with the latest values, and data can be downloaded in a variety of formats.
Available data
A list of the datasets currently available can be viewed on the "View datasets" page. This describes the datasets and the meteorological variables therein.
Getting access
An access token must be requested in order to download URAO data. Please contact Martin Airey for more information. When requesting access, please include the dataset(s), variable(s) and time period(s) of interest.
Downloading data
Once you have an access token, data can be downloaded using the "Get Data" link on the menu (left)
Data can be downloaded in a choice of formats:
- CSV: Comma-separated variables: Suitable for Microsoft Excel and data analysis programs)
- JSON: Javascript Object Notation: Suitable for ingestion by computer software
- HTML: A table of values best viewed in a Web Browser
Missing data
On some dates there may be no measurement data at all. If data is missing for the whole day, then this day will be completely skipped in the downloaded data to save space. This is reflected by a gap in the timestamps.
If part of the data are missing on a certain day, missing value markers are substituted to ensure regular data. The missing value marker is chosen in the "Download options" section of the form.
Terms and conditions
Please note that the data is published for information and educational purposes only.
Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data, the University does not warrant the accuracy of the information provided. To the fullest extent permitted by law, all representations, warranties and guarantees regarding the data are excluded and the University does not accept any liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or liability directly or indirectly caused or alleged to be caused by any reliance placed on the data.
The University reserves all rights in the data and the data should not be published in any article (or similar) in any form or used for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of the University.