GRD AWS is an initiative of The GRD Trust — providing real-time atmospheric data and research-grade meteorological monitoring associated with India Meteorological Department. All instruments comply with IMD/WMO standards at MC Pannaipuram, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.
GRD AWS delivers accurate, continuous atmospheric data aligned with IMD/WMO standards — supporting research, agriculture, and disaster preparedness in Theni District.
Continuous monitoring of atmospheric parameters with live data streaming to our web dashboard 24×7.
Reliable local weather data supporting farmers, planners, and the community of Theni District.
Data-driven research for climate pattern analysis, micro-weather studies, and meteorological publications.
Associated with India Meteorological Department. All instruments comply with IMD/WMO standards for accuracy.
Associated with India Meteorological Department · All instruments in IMD/WMO Standard.
The GRD Trust is committed to scientific advancement, community development, and environmental monitoring. The GRD Automatic Weather Station at MC Pannaipuram is associated with India Meteorological Department and operates under IMD/WMO standards, providing accurate and reliable weather data for the region.
Located at Pannaipuram, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District – 625224, Tamil Nadu. The station is positioned at Latitude 9.868636°N and Longitude 77.265084°E, continuously monitoring atmospheric parameters round the clock in compliance with IMD/WMO instrumentation standards.
To establish a reliable, IMD/WMO-standard meteorological monitoring network in Theni District — delivering accurate, real-time weather data that supports agriculture, disaster preparedness, and regional climate research.
Provide continuous real-time weather monitoring aligned with IMD standards, support regional weather research, contribute data to national meteorological networks, and collaborate with IMD for data accuracy, calibration, and knowledge development across Theni and surrounding districts.
An AWS automatically measures and records weather parameters without manual intervention — from sensors to your screen in real time.
Measure all atmospheric parameters continuously
Records & stores readings at regular intervals
Transmits data via GSM / WiFi / LAN protocols
Processes, validates and stores all data
Real-time visualization for students & research
Air temperature in °C measured at standard height
Atmospheric moisture content as a percentage (%)
Precipitation amount in millimeters using tipping bucket
Velocity in m/s and compass direction via anemometer
Barometric pressure in hPa for weather pattern analysis
Incoming solar irradiance in W/m² via pyranometer
Our dashboard is updated in real time. Students, researchers, and educators can access atmospheric data for learning and analysis.
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