Columbia Weather Systems

A broadcast communications vehicle with a Magellan MX600 Weather Station. Helping meteorologists deliver real-time, hyper-local weather coverage, Accelerated Media Technologies Inc. builds custom broadcast vehicles for TV news stations across the U.S. These high-tech vehicles are equipped with a Magellan MX600™ Weather Station, giving reporters an accurate view of conditions to keep communities safe and informed. Accelerated Media broadcast vehicles include Columbia Weather Systems Weather Stations. Interior of broadcast vehicle showing weather display console. Shown here are deliveries for FOX WITI (Milwaukee, WI) and ABC WMUR (Manchester, NH), both featuring a Magellan MX600 Weather Station with Weather Display . Photos courtesy of AMT

Kudos to Pacific University students Anna, Ava, Davis, and Juan who presented recommendations and deliverables in their final wrap-up for the "Leadership Through Technology" Summer Internship. Over the summer, this student team met with us weekly to learn about our company and assess current digital media efforts. They zoned in on our challenge of engaging end-users. While some customers purchase directly from CWS, many sales are handled by purchasing departments and/or third-party resellers. The team helped us systematize customer follow-up and develop our warranty program to connect. We appreciate the fresh insight and practical tools provided and look forward to implementing them. We'd also like to thank program advisors Ivette and Frank, as well as Jorge and James from Birdee Media for their expert input.

  “Heat stress monitoring is a critical part of ensuring safety compliance . . . That’s why we’ve installed the Columbia Weather Station – Model Orion 536 at our facility. Not just for display — but for keeping our workers safe and doing things the right way.” A Wet Bulb Globe Temperature System monitors conditions in Qatar's harsh summer heat. Abdul Arbaaz, QHSE Officer at Essential Systems & Services (ESS Middle East), r ecently shared about recognizing the importance of monitoring on-site environmental conditions to prevent heat stress in outdoor workers. ESS installed eight Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) systems across facilities in Doha, Qatar. Read the full application story here

Bonneville Power Dam ( Photo Credit: Rafael Kaup / BPA) “Your company is by far a top notch best in customer service I’ve ever dealt with and your products are of the highest quality.” We recently heard from Mike Finn, HDVC Craftsman at Bonneville Power Administration. Back in 2003, Mike installed a Capricorn 2000 Weather Station at a BPA site. More than two decades later, it's still going strong. “I remember installing this over 20 years ago and have done very little to fix it,” Mike told us. “I still use the same system and will continue to do so.” For BPA, a major provider of hydroelectric power in the Pacific Northwest, accurate weather data is critical for tracking environmental conditions that affect transformer performance. “Our outside equipment has AC units but I need to have data on our transformers both inside and outside of the cabinets," Mike explained. “It is very important to monitor ambient temperature as we have had AC units fail. We use (the weather station) ...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has equipped hazmat teams around the state with portable and vehicle-mount weather stations from Columbia Weather for over two decades. These weather stations integrate with PEAC hazmat software to provide first responders with critical, real-time data to assess and mitigate the effects of toxic chemical leaks. The Medford Fire Department Hazmat 08 team recently participated in the annual Linde Drill, a collaborative training event for hazmat response. “This year's drill focused on an ammonia release,” the department stated in their recent post. “As ammonia is widely used across industries and farming, this training was valuable for all the participants who may encounter it in their work. Drills like this with industry and partner agencies are essential so that we are better prepared for incidents involving hazardous materials when they occur!” Photos courtesy of Medford Fire Department

Delivering customized, field-proven environmental monitoring solutions to our customers relies on supplier relationships built on trust, collaboration, and technical excellence. It was great to have John Niedfeldt, our Territory Sales Manager from OTT Hydromet , stop by the office recently. "While communication mainly happens over the phone or through email, it's always nice to put a face to the name!" said Office Manager Debbie Taylor. CWS President Nader Khoury gave John a walkthrough of our facility and showed how we integrate OTT sensors into our systems. Thanks for the visit, John! 

479 workers in the U.S. died from exposure to high temperatures from 2011-2022 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. NASA reported that last summer was the hottest on record. It is Heat Safety Week. Don't put the health and safety of your team at risk. Having the right tools to prevent heat-related illnesses is a high priority as we head into summer.  · acclimatization plan · buddy system · frequent rest breaks and hydration  · appropriate clothing (Recommendations from NIOSH) All of that begins with vigilant Environmental Monitoring. CWS offers two different professional systems to help monitor for heat stress: ➡️ Wet Bulb Globe Temperature provides a commonly used measurement for public safety. ➡️ Thermal Work Limit reports a comprehensive calculation with additional environmental factors. Both Heat Stress Monitoring Systems incorporate an ISO standard 150mm Black Globe Temperature Sensor. If you manage outdoor workers, now is the time to take the necessary steps ...

✅ Ready for tactical operations, no matter the weather.  “It’s a Swiss army-knife capable of supporting any mission it encounters”! This Sprinter Command Center for Jefferson Parish Louisiana is fully loaded with high-tech gear including a Magellan MX600 Weather Station. A Weather Display console allows the team to monitor current weather data for operations including drone flights and surveillance. Read more about the vehicle built by Accelerated Media Technologies Inc. here Photos courtesy of Accelerated Media Technologies