Weather Stations with 3 Remote Sensors

Yes, the AWOS-AV is fully FAA certified and complies with FAR 91.171 and FAR 91.175 standards, as well as ICAO requirements. It is designed specifically for airports and private helipads requiring official automated weather observation. The MAWOS also offers a non-FAA-certified option for applications where FAA certification is not required.

OSI weather stations support multiple power configurations depending on the model. The OWI-432 and MAWOS support standard AC power, battery, and solar panel operation, making them suitable for remote and off-grid deployments. The HazMet-100 is optimized for low-power battery and solar use, while the AWOS-AV operates on standard AC power for fixed airport installations.

The HazMet-100 Portable Hazardous Meteorological Station can be set up and transmitting atmospheric data in less than 5 minutes without any tools. It comes with a wheeled Pelican hard case, tripod, and all accessories. Its built-in GPS and electronic compass eliminate the need to manually align the wind sensor to north, further accelerating deployment in emergency situations.

OSI weather stations support a range of communication interfaces including RS-232 (standard), RS-485, Ethernet, Limited Distance Modems (LDM), and optional cellular modems. The OWI-432 also supports spread spectrum radios, satellite, and GSM connectivity. These options ensure seamless data transmission to control centers, ATC systems, and remote monitoring platforms in virtually any environment.

OSI weather stations serve aviation (airports and helipads), highway and transportation departments, military and government agencies, emergency response (HazMat), environmental research, and remote meteorological monitoring. Products like the MAWOS and OWI-432 are also deployed by state DOTs, national laboratories, and universities for continuous automated weather reporting in demanding conditions.

No. OSI's optical scintillation-based weather stations are engineered for ultra-low maintenance operation. They feature no moving parts, require no scheduled cleaning of optics, and are insensitive to dirt buildup. The DSP-based design eliminates the need for field calibration, and built-in continuous self-test and self-diagnostics ensure system health monitoring without technician intervention.