How to use AWN Link Ratings
The AWN double site rating system attempts to gauge both the
usefulness of the site and the technical knowledge needed to
understand it. Like all rating systems, these
try to fit a universe of possibilities into a few neat boxes
with predictable difficulties. So take them simply as initial
guidance, explore all the links, and make your own judgement!
The link STAR ratings
This is not a website rating, but
a rating of the portion of a website relevant to
the category in which it is listed. AWN's links
point not to a website, but to the parts of a website that deal
with a weather category. The rating
is an attempt at objective ranking of the link based on the following
criteria:
- Up-to-date and cared for.
- Covers the full scope of the category
in depth
- Uses language and media appropriate
to its technical level and subject matter
- Easy and quick to navigate
- Makes appropriate and innovative use
of technology
The technical level COLOUR ratings
The colours underlie the stars, and are a rough guide to how
much meteorology you need to know to appreciate what you're looking
at!
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Green links should be comfortably understood
by those with no special weather knowledge. If you're a
starter in the weather game and don't want to get involved,
stick to these!
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Orange links either require, or will soon cultivate
in you, some knowledge of weather sciences. With patience,
an enquiring mind, some basic weather knowledge and an
ability to read instructions and help files, you will find
these the most rewarding sites. Head for them if you find
weather interesting and want to learn more about it. Sites
with a mix of levels also fall in this category, as do
fairly advanced sites that provide good non-technical help.
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Red links are for the dedicated enthusiast or professional
weather scientist. They need a substantial knowledge of
weather science to fully understand, but will also extend
the knowledge of the true weather freak. Some not-so-advanced
sites fall into this category if they provide little or
no support, and are likely to bewilder those with modest
meteorological knowledge.
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