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Encyclopedia > Spotter

In general, a spotter is someone trained to look for or "spot" something.


Weather

In particular, skywarn spotters are frequently used in the U.S. to report severe weather. These volunteers are trained by the National Weather Service, and given a phone number or amateur radio frequency to call if a major weather event, such as a tornado or severe thunderstorm occurs where the spotter is located.


Weight training

In weight training, a spotter is a person who stands by the person lifting the weight, in order to help them should they be unable to complete the exercise and secure the weight properly. Spotters are also used in powerlifting, but they are not required for weightlifting.


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Spotter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (247 words)
In weight training, a spotter is a person who stands by the person lifting the weight, in order to help them should they be unable to complete the exercise and secure the weight properly.
Spotters are also used in powerlifting, but they are not required for weightlifting.
Spotters are transportation enthusiasts who enjoy watching various transport-related activities, in particular the movement of railroad trains, aircraft, and buses.
Storm Spotting and Public Awareness (8828 words)
By the mid-1950s, spotters were well on their way to becoming commonplace, at least within the tornado-prone parts of the United States where terrain and visibilities permit them to be of use.
Spotters have to get their information to their communities; we'll have more on this aspect of the program in section 3.
If a spotter is confused by something that he or she sees, there should be an opportunity to share that with the NWS spotter trainers, so that the training program can address those questions, if possible.
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