[Shanty Shaker]

Ground temperature readings are a very inaccurate method of predicting global warming. To really show a baseline you have to have readings of the entire atmosphere at multiple intervals, say.. every 100 ft or so. Currently it is not possible to achieve such a reading so it is fair enough to say we CANNOT posit any valid theories on the the future weather patterns. For example, I can change the temperature locally by laying a thermometer on a painted board. This shows man can affect the temperature but is quite dishonest to base further conclusions on this knowledge.

[az_gila]

“To really show a baseline you have to have readings of the entire atmosphere at multiple intervals, say.. every 100 ft or so.”

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Haven’t we been taken radiosonde (balloon) readings for a long time (from the 40’s?) twice a day from very specific locations. Since most of these are Air Force bases, they have remained pretty consistent.

http://weather.uwyo.edu/upperair/naconf.html

Anyone have any more details?