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This is the standard weather observation from a permanent weather site as described in OGRS (2007) sections 1.1 to 1.4.
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Field summaries refer to large-scale weather observations that are used to give a general overview of the weather conditions in an area. This type of observation is described in OGRS (2014) section 1.6 and is primarily used by recreational backcountry operations.
  
[[File:WxObsDefault.png|300px|thumb|right|Fig. 1: Default format of weather observation entry form]]
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[[File:FieldObsDefault.png|300px|thumb|right|Fig. 1: Default format of field summaries observation entry form]]
  
 
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==Special functionality==
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General values for HST Cleared Date and HST Cleared Time values stored to prefill these fields whenever you open this form. This functionality aims to assist users in tracking the date and time when they cleared the HST board last. These default values are updated whenever new values are submitted for a field observation.
  
 
==Related documents==
 
==Related documents==
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===Other observation types===
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===Related functionality===
 
* [[Difference between observations and assessments]]
 
* [[Difference between observations and assessments]]
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 23 September 2016

REQUIREMENTS
Permission All users
Connectivity Online and offline

Field summaries refer to large-scale weather observations that are used to give a general overview of the weather conditions in an area. This type of observation is described in OGRS (2014) section 1.6 and is primarily used by recreational backcountry operations.

Fig. 1: Default format of field summaries observation entry form

Mandatory fields

Mandatory field are highlighted with a red outline and label. Incorrectly completed mandatory field will result in a validation error on submission.

NOTE If you cannot see the highlighted field in the favourite section of your observation entry form, open all of the sections at the bottom to find the field that is causing the issue.
Name Mandatory Comment
Locations Always Location(s) of observation; needs to be single or combinations of operation area, forecast areas or operating zones.
Date Always Date of observation
HST Cleared Date Conditional Only mandatory is HST or HSTW is included in submission
HST Cleared Time Conditional Only mandatory is HST or HSTW is included in submission

All supported fields

Insert Link to Best Practice Document

Special functionality

General values for HST Cleared Date and HST Cleared Time values stored to prefill these fields whenever you open this form. This functionality aims to assist users in tracking the date and time when they cleared the HST board last. These default values are updated whenever new values are submitted for a field observation.

Related documents

Other observation types

Related functionality

Functionality tested by

  • Jan. 2, 2014: Pascal Haegeli