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Automated Weather Systems
While we can provide platforms tailored to customer's specific requirements, we have a basic product offering that covers the equipment most commonly used by our customers. For more specialized applications, call our weather sales department. Systems consist of an OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS (AC powered stations) or OWI-650 LP-WIVIS (solar or battery powered installations) combined with other sensors and OSi QwikCollect Software. Click >here< for details
• OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS • OWI-650 LP-WIVIS • QwikCollect Software • Mechanical Wind Sensor • Ultrasonic Wind Sensors • Air Temp & Humidity Probe • Barometric Pressure Sensor • Long Baseline Anemometer • Tower Mounting
The Automated Weather System is as flexible and versatile as possible. If you need more information, or need to discuss your requirements, contact us. press ctrl/D to bookmark this page
Optical Weather Identifier
The OWI can now serve as the data acquisition system for wind, temperature/RH, barometric pressure, and other meteorological sensors to create a standalone automated weather station. Never before has an automated weather station with present weather and visibility capability been this affordable. Simply install the OWI-430 and connect the optional sensors to the OWI-430 Power Supply and Junction Box. All sensor information is combined into the serial output of the OWI. No other data acquisition system is required.
	OWI-430 DSP WIVIS Visibility and Present Weather Sensor
		The OWI-430 DSP-WIVIS is the most advanced present weather and visibility sensor ever made. The fully automated instrument provides accurate visibility, present weather and precipitation measurement in a single sensor. This next generation intelligent sensor uses all digital signal processing (DSP) for no-drift high-accuracy results. OSi’s patented environmentally adaptive algorithms use artificial-intelligence technology derived from over 100 million field hours of real-world data from our sensors installed around the world. The result is the most advanced weather sensor in the world. Click >here< for details

	OWI-650 LP WIVIS Visibility and Present Weather Sensor
		How do we improve on the most advanced present weather and visibility sensor ever made? Well we really can’t, but we can make a smaller and lower power version. The result is the OWI-650 LP WIVIS. The OWI-650 is purpose-built for solar and battery powered applications. Like the OWI-430, the OWI-650 uses all digital signal processing for no-drift high accuracy results. Like the OWI-430, additional sensors are easily added to make complete weather stations. Purchased with OSi tripod, a complete portable weather station suitable for quick deployment is readily available. Click >here< for details

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		OSi QwikCollect
		OSi QwikCollect is a Windows based meteorological data display and archive software. OSi sensor data is acquired over a OWI serial data link. The data is graphically display. QwikCollect stores archives the data into Comma separated value (CSV) files. The CSV format allows the data to be easily loaded into Microsoft EXCEL or other commercially available software packages for analysis or dissemination Click >here< for details

	2100-130 Wind Sensor
		The 2100-130 wind sensor measures both wind speed and direction in a single sensor. The instrument is designed to operate over a temperature range of -30° to +70° C and with wind speeds up to 167 mph (75 m/s). Optional heaters are available. Wind speed is measured using a sealed reed switch which provides a series of pulses at a rate proportional to wind speed. Aluminum cups are used for durability and strength. Wind direction is measured using an aluminum vane directly coupled to a precision potentiometer. Variations in wind direction produce a corresponding change of voltage. Click >here< for details

Ultrasonic Wind Sensors Ultrasonic wind sensors may be integrated in to the OSi Automated Weather Stations. Please contact us for more information. [return to top]

	2100-110 Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe
		The Model 2100-110 temperature humidity probe offers high accuracy and is designed specifically for meteorological applications. The probe has separate 0- 1 VDC linear outputs for temperature and humidity. Probe cable length compensation permits error-free signal transmission over distances up to 300 ft (100 meters). The barrel of the probe is designed to protect the internal electronics under all weather conditions. All connectors and cable entry points have seals to prevent moisture entry. The internal electronics are conformal coated for further protection. Click >here< for details
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	2100-111 Self-Aspirated Radiation Shield
		The self-aspirated radiation shield (SARS) provides solar protection and mount for the 2100-110 temperature and humidity probe. The SARS minimizes solar induced temperature measurement errors. The multiple plates of the SARS have a unique profile which blocks direct and reflected solar radiation, yet permits easy passage of air.
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		2100-111-1 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield
		The motor aspirated radiation shield (MARS) provides solar protection and mount for the 2100-110 temperature and humidity probe. The shield employs concentric downward facing intake tubes and a small canopy shade to isolate the sensor from direct and indirect radiation. A continuous duty 12 VDC blower draws ambient air through the intake tubes and across the sensor minimizing heat transfer to the sensor.
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	2100-101-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor
		A low cost, extremely accurate, and stable barometric pressure sensor. The glass fused ceramic capacitive sensing capsule features inherent thermal stability, low hysteresis and fundamentally simple design. The sensor has a convenient 1/8 ‘barbed tube fitting for ease of installation. The 2100-101-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor is easily installed into OWI-430 or OWI-650 systems. Click >here< for details
	2100-101-2 High-Performance Barometric Pressure Sensor
		The Model 2100-101-2 barometric pressure sensor is designed for use in environmental applications that require excellent accuracy, fast dynamic response, and long-term stability and reliability. The instrument utilizes a capacitive sensor and proprietary custom IC analog circuit. This fundamentally simple design and thermally stable glass fused ceramic sensing capsule is coupled with sophisticated capacitance charge-balance IC circuit where accurate signal conditioning and environmental compensation is performed. The sensor provides excellent thermal expansion coefficient and low mechanical hysteresis, which contributes to long-term stability. The 2100-101-2 Barometric Pressure Sensor is easily installed into OWI-430 or OWI-650 system
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		LOA-005 Long-baseline Anemometer
The LOA (or Long Baseline Optical Anemometer and Turbulence Sensor) is a highly specialized instrument designed to measure the path-averaged crosswind and turbulence along a particular distance. Originally developed by NOAA, the technology has been proved, tested, and operating in the field for almost thirty years. Since 1995, the LOA has been successfully tested for runway crosswind and wake vortex measurements at JFK and DFW Airports. Many government labs and military proving grounds use the LOA for wind profile and turbulence measurements. Set up is quick and easy. The LOA mounts on tripods. The instrument can connect directly to a PC. The sensor is completely eye-safe so it can operate in public areas without intrusion or endangering bystanders. The LOA is ideal for critical homeland security applications such wind profiling and fallout tracking. Click >here< for details

	Tower Mounting Please contact us for more information.
		2100-420 30 ft (10 meter) Free Standing Tower
		The 2100-420 is an 18" face triangular tower design using 1-1/4" 14 gauge steel side rails and solid steel 7/16" cross bracing. Three 10 foot sections make up the tower. Sections fit together with a double bolt joint for added strength. The tower sections are hot dip galvanized after fabrication to assure many years of trouble free service.
		2100-401 30 ft (10 meter) Tilt-Over Tower
		No need to use an expensive bucket truck or risk climbing the tower. Sensors mounted at the top of the tower are serviced by turning a winch and lowering the tower. The Fold-Over assembly permits the installed tower to hinge at the 10' level. A hand operated winch lowers the upper section(s) of the tower to ground level for easy access to equipment mounted on the top of the tower. The 2100-401 is constructed of durable, non-corrosive, aluminum tower sections.
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The Automated Weather System is intended to be as flexible and versatile as possible. If you have an application that is not covered, contact us. We would be very happy to provide you with an economical cost-effective solution. If you need more information, or would like to discuss your requirements with our science or engineering staff click >here<.
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