The Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO)
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In this opinion article, we present the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO). The goal of TAHMO is to develop a dense network of hydro-meteorological measurement stations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. On average, there will be one station per 1000 km2. The stations will be cost-effective through the use of new sensor and communication technologies. The station design is robust and aims atminimizingmaintenance. Special attentionwill be paid to data quality assessment and control. Through public–private partnerships, the system will be made financially self-sustaining. Education will play an important role as many stations will be placed at schools, where they will play a role in the curriculum. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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