Stevenson Screen

Stevenson Screens have been used on airfields to shield instruments from direct sunlight since the First World War.

Adverse weather can be a hindrance or even a direct threat to aircraft and aircrew. Data was collected from many sources including meteorological flights and ground observations. It was then collated by the RAF Meteorological Branch and used to plan operations. Stevenson Screens have been used on airfields to shield instruments from direct sunlight since the First World War.