Columbia Weather Systems

With summer just around the corner and the weather getting warmer, remember to stay safe by being prepared. Outdoor workers can be at a higher risk from the effects of excessive heat. When working under hot conditions: Check weather forecasts ahead of time to be better prepared Monitor real-time weather conditions Consume adequate fluids (water and sport drinks) Take breaks in the shade Quickly identify any heat illness symptoms Knowing current weather conditions, symptoms, prevention, and emergency response methods can help prevent heat-related illnesses and death. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure

“Most mines can be environmentally challenging to work in. Dust, moisture, water run-off, and outdoor exposure to sunlight, wind and rain can have an impact on the equipment, operators, and the community living nearby.” Environmental monitoring is critical for mining operations according to a recent article about technology advances in the mining industry.* The author specifically mentions the Orion Weather Station from Columbia Weather Systems, citing “a number of examples that need to be monitored on an ongoing basis… [with] the ability to pull data from a number of different monitoring or weather stations that have been employed around mine sites. For example, the Orion Weather Station with the MicroServer will allow interface via SNMP over the Ethernet network to obtain the following data: ➡️ Temperature ➡️ Relative humidity ➡️ Digital barometer ➡️ Ultrasonic wind direction & speed ➡️ Impact rain “These weather stations can be positioned at different points around the mine site...

“We use our (Orion) weather station mainly for wind direction and speed which in return initiates plant odor neutralizer pumps to kick on via SCADA PLC commands. These pumps mix water and perfume and spray a fine mist to keep odors down at the waste water treatment facility. We also calculate rain events and forecast how much we may need to pump final effluent for a given day . . .   no issues with the station, works good!” The Orion Weather Station mounted on the tower at the Union Sanitary District plant in California. A wide shot of the tower with the weather station mounted on top. Union Sanitary District's SCADA system screens display real-time weather data from the weather station. Thanks to Mike Hovey  of the Union Sanitary District for sharing these photos with us! Union Sanitary District is an award-winning wastewater treatment facility that services a population of over 356,000 in the California Bay Area. The plant utilizes an  Orion™ Weather...