Weather MicroServer

No longer does weather station connectivity require a dedicated computer with its requisite maintenance, virus-protection and operating system upgrades. The Weather MicroServer is a self-contained, proprietary system utilizing the Linux operating system.

The Weather MicroServer creates an “Internet-ready” weather monitoring system by automatically providing FTP output, XML web service, and Internet browser user interface. FTP output includes XML, CSV, and CSV append formats.

SNMP and Modbus/OPC communication protocols are standard for Industrial Management applications.

The Weather MicroServer has datalogging capability. It connects to your network with an included Ethernet cable. Two serial ports offer interface to both the Weather Display Console and additional peripheral devices or sensors.

The Weather MicroServer can provide real-time weather data to WeatherMaster Software over the network. This allows users to simultaneously monitor the weather using WeatherMaster on any computer connected to the network.

The Weather MicroServer interfaces with any of CWS's weather stations to provide a range of weather parameters and monitoring options, including portable and vehicle-mount sensor packages.

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Weather Monitoring Options

Communication Protocols

Output Samples

Weather MicroServer

Running Linux operating system, the powerful Orion Weather MicroServer provides FTP output, as well as a browser user interface for network applications. It includes two serial communication ports and datalogging capability.

200 MHz ARM9 Processor
32 MB SDRAM, 512 MB Flash Memory
2 Communication Serial Ports, 1 Ethernet Port
Linux Operating System
Dimensions: 4.45" W x 2.60" H x 5.71 " D

Measurements and Calculations

The parameters monitored depend on the weather station to which the MicroServer is connected.

Possible measurements and calculated parameters include:

Wind Speed & Direction

Wind Speed
Raw Wind Direction
Adjusted Wind Direction
3 Second Rolling Average Wind Speed
3 Second Rolling Average Wind Direction
2 Minute Rolling Average Wind Speed
2 Minute Rolling Average Wind Direction
10 Minute Rolling Average Wind Speed
10 Minute Rolling Average Wind Direction
10 Minute Gust Wind Direction
10 Minute Gust Wind Speed
10 Minute Gust Time
60 Minute Gust Wind Direction
60 Minute Gust Wind Speed
60 Minute Gust Time

Precipitation

Rain Today
Rain this week
Rain this month
Rain this year
Rain Intensity*
Rain Duration
Hail**
Hail Duration**
Hail Intensity**

Relative Humidity

Solar Radiation*

Temperature

Temperature 1
Temperature 2*
Temperature 3*
Temperature 4*
Average Temperature Today
Degree Days

Barometric Pressure

Raw Barometric Pressure
Adjusted Barometric Pressure

Calculated Parameters

Wind Chill
Heat Index
Dew Point
Density Altitude

Air Quality Parameters

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
Saturated Vapor Pressure
Vapor Pressure
Dry Air Pressure
Dry Air Density
Wet Air Density
Absolute Humidity
Air Density Ratio
Adjusted Altitude
SAE Correction Factor

* Available only with Capricorn 2000 Weather Stations ** Available only with Orion Weather Stations

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