Columbia Weather Systems

Mechanical wind sensors on the test bench. As a component of the modular Capricorn FLX™ Weather Station, these reliable wind speed and direction sensors offer a cost-effective option for professional weather monitoring. The Capricorn’s modular design allows for individual sensor selection and placement, including up to four temperature sensors. A descendant of the flagship Capricorn Weather Station, the Capricorn line of weather stations is popular worldwide with government agencies, military, universities, and companies such as Continental Tires, Boeing, and Walsh Construction. For more info, visit: http://bit.ly/CapricornFlx

Weather data can serve as an important component of a water utility’s mission to serve the public. Several of these functions can be impacted by weather conditions. Water utilities manage public resources that offer recreation and education opportunities such as reservoirs and wetlands. Water utilities take the lead in promoting optimal water usage and conservation. Additionally, weather data can be a component of public communication during extreme weather events which may impact water service. Recreation/Education Many water districts incorporate reservoirs which may also be used for public recreation. Reservoirs incorporate obviously large bodies of water and often hilly terrain which lend themselves to creating a unique microclimate compared to population centers. Chances are good that visitors are traveling there from a different microclimate. Weather data can be used for reservoir management and made available to the public to determine whether weather conditions are cond...

When hazardous weather conditions might threaten operations, Weather Master™ Software users can take advantage of the Alarm Notifications feature. Upper and/or lower alarms can be set on any or all measured and calculated parameters. Notification options include audible, e-mail, and relay control to activate equipment such as pumps, fans or lights. The optional Relay Controller connects to the computer with a USB cable. When an alarm condition is met, the selected relay will  close momentarily and a popup window will be displayed on the computer. The Relay Controller activates a secondary latch relay with a user selectable timer to control the equipment. WeatherMaster Software can be used with all weather stations from Columbia Weather Systems.