weather instrument Articles
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Alternative weather stations
Alternative Weather Stations Weather has been around a long time. In fact, the first precipitation fell to the earth about 4.5 billion years ago and likely included high concentrations of iron. (For those with pocket protectors, that was intended to be humorous.) Measurements of temperature and weather conditions have evolved as our technical sophistication has increased. Today, there are many ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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Airshow weather station
Across the country, hundreds of small airports have little or no weather instrumentation. A simple wind sock might be the only indicator of surface conditions, as is the case for the runway in Preston, Idaho. After nearly a year of preparation in Preston, an airshow was held on August 2, 2014 to raise funds to extend the runway. Prior to the airshow, I noticed that they lacked basic wind ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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Lufft Rain Gauge & Weather Sensor at Miriam College in Quezon, Philippines - Case study
The Miriam College, an exclusive girls school in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines inaugurated their new Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center (HSSIC) in September 2016. It is the Philippine's first integrated makerspace, where a community of learners can gather to tinker, discover, create, collaborate and find solutions to various problems utilizing the tools provided in its different work ...
By OTT HydroMet
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Introduction
Dyacon, Inc. has turned its experience developing rugged computers into an effort of personal interest to our team: weather instrumentation. We are pleased to announce the Dyacon product line, which contains weather instruments designed and manufactured in the United States. Dyacon products use sensing elements found in top-of-the line instruments. Direct sales to end users and value-added ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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Better than guessing: How MARWIS helps to enhance traffic safety
Stay indoors! Stock up on food and supplies! By all means, stay off the roads! By now we are used to these messages after the devastating blizzard conditions brought on by winter storm Jonas last week. Jonas is one of many strong winter storms predicted this winter due to El Nino conditions in the Pacific. The epic blizzard created black ice, heavy snow conditions and forced people off the roads ...
By OTT HydroMet
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3D Printed Anemometer (Wind Speed Sensor)
Build Your Own Anemometer? Good anemometers can be expensive. Numerous do-it-yourself versions can be found on the Internet and are made with various components from paper cups to PVC pipe fittings. There are even some 3D printed designs that emulate molded or machined anemometers, but are typically very fragile. The electronics for do-it-yourself weather instrument are often based on hobby ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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What are the characteristics of rain and snow sensors
Overview: Rain and snow sensors are mainly used to detect whether there is rain or snow in nature weather measuring instruments. This sensor adopts AC impedance measurement method. The electrode has a long service life and will not cause oxidation problems. The rain and snow sensor can be widely used in the qualitative measurement of the presence or absence of rain and snow in the environment, ...
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Extreme weather events and road and rail transportation in Germany
Civil protection authorities, transport companies and operators need detailed information about the impacts of weather extremes on transportation systems in order to adapt risk and emergency management strategies. Due to the lack of data for Germany a pragmatic strategy to establish links between extreme weather events and adverse effects on road and rail transportation is proposed exploiting ...
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What is the best weather station?
All tools are designed with particular constraints in mind. Engineers must balance design priorities such as precision, cost, ease-of-use, application needs, material characteristics, operating environment, manufacturability, serviceability, and so forth. Compact cars and 4×4 trucks are optimized for their intended application and within their own unique design constraints. A plastic, ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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Industrial weather stations
While sports may be a good conversation starter, weather is universal and has no fan loyalties to offend. Like politics, all weather is local. No matter where we live, there is always some type of extreme condition that we can brag or complain about. Lying behind our claims to climatic woes are rather unobtrusive, and may I say, unglamorous instruments. Aside from elevating your prestige among ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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A weather station for your camping holiday
A weather station in a vehicle? Might sound strange but when you go on a camping holiday, a weather station can be exactly what you need when making decisions about where to go next. Imagine you want to travel around in a camper or trailer. Those who like spending their holidays in more than one place instead of booking a package holiday and staying at the same hotel or hostel every night will ...
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Introduction to JXCT weather station
Background ~A weather station is a facility equipped with instruments to measure various atmospheric conditions and weather elements. The instruments are used to collect data that can be used to predict weather patterns, monitor climate change, and provide information to farmers, pilots and other professionals who rely on weather information. The Weather Station 900 is a state-of-the-art weather ...
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What is a long-range forecast?
In 2020, the global energy industry depends on high-quality weather forecasts for critical decision making like never before. Over recent decades the application of these forecasts has expanded exponentially due to the rapid growth of renewable energy and the liberalization of energy markets. Short-range forecasts are now an essential tool in the real-time management of wind and solar assets, ...
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Lufft sensors now officially approved for airports in Ukraine
Background info There are 16 international civil airports in Ukraine. At the moment only 10 of them are in operation. A major modernization and restoration program for airports is currently underway in the country. This includes the construction of new runways and the reorganization of aviation weather services. In this context, all existing AWOS (Automated Airport Weather Stations) are due for ...
By OTT HydroMet
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How to collect and analyze data from 100,000 weather stations - Case Study
Want to know what it’s like to analyze massive amounts of data under pressure? Talk to Bryson Koehler, CIO of The Weather Company (which owns the Weather Channel), who must interpret data sets from around the world to predict something as volatile as the weather. If you want to understand what it takes to collect, track and analyze reams of data, just check the weather. There are constant ...
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Compare 3-cup, helical, and ultrasonic anemometers
For most common meteorological variables, a variety of methods exist for measurement. Wind is no exception and given the plethora of available anemometers ranging from mechanical to ultrasonic, it can be difficult to determine which sensor is right for your application. This quick overview will give you the basics to point you in the right direction. Common Types – 3-cup, Helical, and ...
By Dyacon, Inc.
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´More Stations. More Data. Better Forecasts.´ – the NYS Mesonet
“More Stations. More Data. Better Forecasts.” – that’s the slogan of New York State Mesonet. The weather observation network consists of a total of 125 weather stations all over the state of New York and Lufft was selected as one of the vendors to support them in capturing the data. All 125 of the weathers stations have the standard instrumentation suite. Of those 125, 17 ...
By OTT HydroMet
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Optimus® Fired up for Rocket noise testing project - Case study
Airborne Engineering Limited (AEL) specialises in measurement, testing and research; particularly of advanced rocket propulsion systems. One of AEL’s principle services is carrying out static tests of rocket engines for other aerospace companies. AEL is based at Westcott Venture Park, formerly the Rocket Propulsion Establishment, and operates two test bunkers, purpose built in 1949 for ...
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Multiple Instruments Work Together for a Better View of Air Quality
Accurately identifying and quantifying particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere is key to determining air quality. Researchers are particularly interested in PM that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers because they are believed to contribute to heart and lung disease in humans and animals. These tiny particles are invisible to the naked eye and originate from power plants, fires, and ...
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Monitoring network for Scottish ports - Case Studies
Historically, ferry masters operating off the west coast of Scotland would have to sail to a port and on arrival visually assess the weather and tide conditions before deciding whether safe berthing alongside the pier or quayside would be possible. This wastes time and fuel, and can causes immense frustration among passengers, who may see ferries come close to a port, but thereafter depart ...
By OTT HydroMet
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