Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP): Participants Survey

Thanks a lot for taking part in this survey. The objective of this study is to understand why people contribute weather data to the Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP). Results from this survey will only be considered in aggregate form and when available will be linked from here.

The following section includes statements about yourself, and about contributing weather data to CWOP. Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Oded Nov (onov@poly.edu) with any questions that may arise. Thanks again!

Part I

1. Sex:

2. Age:

3. Your level of computer expertise:

4. Five character NWS ID (for example: AP123 or C4567):

5. Country:

6. How many hours a week, approximately, do you spend on activities related to CWOP weather data contribution?

7. How many hours a week, approximately, do you spend on communicating with other contributors to CWOP (for example, in forums)?