Automatic Weather Station
Infrastructure0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 1,484 × Automatic Weather Station
📋 Description
Fully automated weather observation station with satellite uplink
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $65,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 1,484 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,460,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could install 1,484 automatic weather stations across Australia
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/data/stations/
- Senate Reference: BOM Capital Works Program 2023-24
- Calculation Notes: BOM weather station network 2024 average installation cost
- Last Verified: 12 November 2024