Spotter
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In general, a spotter is someone trained to look for or "spot" something.
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Weather
In particular, skywarn spotters are frequently used in the U.S. to report severe weather. These volunteers are usually 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, severe thunderstorm, or flood occurs where the spotter is located. Spotter information is heavily used by local authorities and the National Weather Service, and they are an integral part of the severe weather warning process. Canada also has a spotter program, similar to the US, but smaller and less organized.
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.
Sniping and Sharpshooting
Snipers in a military setting will utilise a spotter, a second person who will track the positioning of a sharpshooter's shots and give them corrections to their aim, so that their subsequent shots will hit the target more precisely.
Transportation
Spotters are transportation enthusiasts who enjoy watching various transport-related activities, in particular the movement of railroad trains, aircraft, and buses. See main articles: railfan; aircraft spotting; bus spotting.
