Weather Conditions Monitoring

Weather Conditions Monitoring

Sensing the weather has been important to man over the centuries. Today, the winds and other weather variables are of equal concern and can have an even greater impact on human life. Weather affects a wide range of man’s activities, including agriculture, transportation and leisure time.
Real time meteorological information can be effectively used in agricultural production process. The timing of different activities, e.g. sowing, ploughing, fertilizing, pest and disease control, should be done when weather conditions are most favorable.

Off-grid

Agriculture related weather measurements include solar radiation, air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, soil temperature and moisture. Objective soil moisture monitoring allows the manager to plan irrigation according to soil water holding capacities and plant water use.
Weather forecasting of wind, precipitations and humidity is essential for preventing and controlling forest wildfires. Monitoring of these conditions is also critical for air quality organizations in terms of understanding pollutant formation, dispersion, transport and removal.

Line powered & Networked

Electricity and gas companies rely on weather forecasts to anticipate demand, which can be strongly affected by the weather. Accurate weather monitoring is essential for the aviation industry. Airports often change which runway is being used to take advantage of a headwind. This reduces the distance required for takeoff, and eliminates potential crosswinds.