Columbia Weather Systems

Is solar radiation data important to your company operations? We offer a range of pyranometers to fit different requirements. Click to see comparisons of the solar radiation sensors available with CWS weather stations.

We are updating these Real Time Monitoring interfaces. The new design is rolling out of production effective immediately. One update is the new wind direction pointer which clarifies where the wind is blowing from and points where the wind is blowing to. The design retains the dark background with bright lettering suitable for control room environments. A no-charge firmware upgrade is available for Weather Display consoles purchased since Version 2.4.9434, 04/24/2017. A no-charge firmware upgrade is available for Weather MicroServers purchased since 9/9/2015. Besides the new look, the MicroServer upgrade includes support for some of our newest sensors including the Pulsar 100 Doppler Radar Precipitation Monitor and the new Air Quality Monitors. If your system is prior to the above specifications, please contact us for upgrade options. Click Here for MicroServer Page Click Here for Weather Display Page

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In the face of historic challenges -- climate change, revenue fluctuation, staff turnover, regulations – smart water utilities are recognizing advanced technology as an opportunity to equip staff with the “best possible access to information to increase individual operational efficiencies and empower ability to make correct and timely decisions.” 1 Integrated control systems often incorporate a SCADA system for wide area monitoring and control of operations. “These operations might include remote pumping stations, wastewater collection, water distribution, PLCs, sewer diversion, water irrigation, wet weather overflow, and weather monitoring . This integrated architecture ensures that operating parameters are adjusted according to changing situations, thereby helping the plant run smoothly.” 2 Los Angeles County Sanitation District has CWS weather stations, mostly with 4-20 mA signal interface, located at each of their Water Reclamation facilities, as part of their PLC system...

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As water and wastewater operations continually upgrade and improve procedures, drone technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones are being used for many things including surveying, inspection, volumetric calculations, safety, education and public relations. Monitoring weather conditions on site enhances the safety and efficiency of drone operations. In 2017, New Jersey American Water conducted nearly 200 drone flights in over 55 locations. According to Christopher Kahn, senior GIS project manager, inspection and survey provide immediate benefit. For example, by using drones, he says the company can perform elevated water tower inspections with “more accuracy and less risk.” Kahn added, “We are able to measure the progression of rust and other conditions, and provide engineers with actionable condition assessments of a larger number of facilities in short order.” 1 “Drones are a great tool to support your asset mana...

The idea of “Smart Water” involves the use of advanced technologies and data to improve operating efficiencies and maintain quality of life for constituents. Smart water utilities are adding Internet of Things (IoT) “assets” such as meteorological sensors to acquire data, in addition to traditional monitoring of flow, pressure, distribution, consumption. Meaningful and actionable data can be used for anomaly detection and control, as well as optimization and prediction. 1 Weather information can be automatically monitored and archived for periodic and incident reporting. Historical data can be analyzed for process optimization, modeling and planning. Adaptations can be automated based on weather parameters for operations with minor fluctuations, as well as emergency measures based on extreme conditions. According to Jonathon Sudar, of CUWCD, “Our weather data is collected through a PLC and then stored in a historian program where it can be represented graphically and reviewed....