also: あめだす
noun
AMeDAS; Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System
A nationwide network of automatic weather stations operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Often referred to by the abbreviation アメダス.
See also: ＡＭｅＤＡＳ
アメダスによると、今日の最高気温は35度を超えた。
According to AMeDAS, today's high exceeded 35 degrees.
地域気象観測システムは全国に約1300か所設置されている。
The Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System has about 1,300 stations nationwide.
Abbreviation of the English 'Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System', adopted as a technical term in Japanese.