Which statement is true about automated weather observations when a weather technician augments or backs up an observation?

• A. They remain automated even if a technician augments or backs up an observation
• B. They become manual when augmented
• C. They are manual at all times
• D. They require constant human input

Answer: (A)

Automated weather observations stay automated even when a weather technician augments or backs up the observation. The technician’s input is used to supplement or verify data, not to replace the automated data stream. So the system continues to operate automatically, with human augmentation adding to or backing up the automated observation as needed. It does not become fully manual or require constant human input.