Columbia Weather Systems

Solar Powered Weather Stations To fully power weather stations in applications that do not have access to electricity, we offer solar panels. These are custom per installation based on geographical location. This photo shows a Capricorn 2000EX Weather Station. And while the solar panels can be used with any CWS weather station, the Orion and Magellan Weather Stations consume the least energy and are the best-suited for solar-powered weather monitoring systems. Extended Warranties for Orion Sensor Module The sensor head is one of the most fragile components of an all-in-one weather station, and frequently the one subject to the most abuse -- especially in portable and mobile installations. In addition to our standard one-year warranty which is included with the purchase price, we offer Extended Standard and "No-Fault" Warranties on the Orion Sensor Module.

"Would you like fries with that?" You might cringe when you hear those words, or you might say, "Of course!" When someone buys a weather station from Columbia Weather, we try to help them protect their investment by recommending accessories that will be useful to their particular installation. This article highlights some options for CWS weather stations. We will address more in a future article. Orion Bird Spike Kit , Catalog Number 9584 Seagulls seem to be inordinately fond of the Orion ultrasonic transducers. To discourage pecking and nesting we offer this Bird Spike Kit. Specifically designed not to hurt the birds , the spikes provide a barrier to make it more difficult for birds to land on top of the transmitter. Surge Arrestors To protect your weather station from power surges such as those caused by nearby lightning strikes or electrical storms. Surge Protector for Orion and Magellan Sen

In 1988 a fatal multi-car accident was caused when smoke from field burning obstructed visibility on Interstate 5 in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The Oregon Department of Agriculture implemented an extensive weather monitoring network to help regulate field burning. They chose Capricorn 2000EX Weather Stations to supplement the already existing AWOS stations at local airports (which were few and far between). Most recently, Columbia Weather Systems has been working with ODA meteorologist Pete Parsons to update their weather network in conjunction with their new computer systems. Read more about the ODA Weather Network