Columbia Weather Systems

HeatRisk is a tool that gives a visual of potential heat risk levels. Developed by the National Weather Service, its data factors in previous high/low temperatures, seasonality, and duration of unusual heat expected according to each location.  Use this free online resource this summer to plan ahead and be prepared for unusual heat events: http://bit.ly/NOAA-HeatRisk

We received a visit from the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project Team on their way home from the American Solar Challenge which finished in Bend, Oregon. Columbia Weather donated a Magellan MX500™ weather station to the project. The weather station is mounted on the lead vehicle (See video above) and is used for strategy data. Met data is correlated with course info and car data to optimize speed and energy consumption. Racing in the Cruiser Class of Multi-Occupancy Vehicles, UMNSVP placed first in the Formula Sun Grand Prix (a track-based qualifier) and second in the ASC. Congratulations and thanks for stopping by!

Highlighting some key points in a recent Water Online article “Making the Most of Data in a Digitalized World” (June 22, 2018) that relate as well to weather monitoring in the water treatment and wastewater treatment industries. Diverse Data Collection. Intelligent instrumentation provides added-value data for end users beyond its primary function. Control-Oriented Data Management. Cloud-based (or network) infrastructure helps more people access, monitor, and act upon data specific to WTP/WWTP needs. Data-Driven Decision-Making. Value lies in the ability to provide better perspective for informed decisions. Look Forward, Not Just Backward. Maximize value by using historical data trends to program systems to respond at appropriate levels of control needed to maintain optimum performance. Optimize Efficiency for Compliance and Conservation. In times of water scarcity any data that improves efficiency helps preserve precious water and energy resources. M

This new Haz-Mat Apparatus for City of Ottawa, Canada, is a recent delivery from Emergency Vehicles, Inc. Images show an Orion Weather Station™ mounted on the back with a CWS Weather Display™ mounted on the interior for real-time monitoring and trend graphs. Congratulation on the new apparatus and thanks for choosing met equipment from Columbia Weather Systems! View more photos here

Want to be prepared and aware while planning and enjoying your summer activities? Download the FEMA app to receive real-time alerts on severe weather and other emergencies. The app also features a customizable emergency kit checklist and emergency family plan.  Learn More Here

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the largest single environmental health crisis we face. Monitoring air quality has never been so important to global health and economy. The new Orion Air Quality Monitor expands the environmental offerings from Columbia Weather Systems to measure common gaseous pollutants Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2) , Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2) , Carbon Monoxide (CO), and ozone (O 3 ) with meteorological parameters humidity, air pressure and temperature. The Orion AQM Plus model adds particle measurements PM2.5 and PM10. Traditionally complex and expensive equipment made it challenging to monitor air quality sufficiently for localized results. This new system offers a more cost-effective solution that can be paired with additional meteorological parameters to provide a comprehensive air quality monitoring in micro-climates with complex terrains and urban areas. Monitoring is accomplished via a MicroServer which offers a variety of