Orion LX™ Nomad Portable Weather Station

Rapid Deployment Weather Monitoring System

The Orion LX Nomad Portable Weather Station combines cutting-edge weather sensor technology with tactical mobility to provide a revolutionary weather station.

The Orion LX Weather MicroServer allows weather station data to be viewed simultaneously by anyone on the network or Internet - including all echelons of command. The MicroServer comes with an intuitive browser-based user interface to monitor weather and configure the weather station.

Weather Parameters Monitored • Temperature • Barometric Pressure • Relative Humidity • Wind Direction and Speed • Rainfall

Features

• Compact sensor head with no moving parts, calibrated for accurate readings, tough enough for emergency environments.
• FTP output, XML weather web server and browser user interface
• Ultrasonic wind sensor, advanced impact rain sensor
• Wireless transceivers provide remote capability (two-mile range)
• Tripod sensor mast makes set up simple while "quick-connect" sensor head allows system to be instantly operational
• Sealed battery system with charger for continuous monitoring
• Rugged transportation cases for instruments and tripod
• Automatic interface with Cameo/Aloha Software

Standard Orion LX Nomad Portable Weather Station Includes

• Wheeled carrying case houses batteries and and wireless transceiver with quick-connect sensor plug-in jacks
• Orion sensor head with 15-feet of cable, includes:
  • Radiation shield with temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure
  • Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors with alignment adaptor
  • Impact rainfall sensor
• Two 2.4 GHz wireless transceivers - 2 mile range
• 32-hour, 12 volt, Sealed Gel Battery System (Other battery capacities are available upon request.)
• 10ft tripod with telescoping mast, tiedown kit, compass, and mounting hardware
• Heavy-duty canvas tripod transportation bag with tote straps
• Orion Weather MicroServer with 7-foot Ethernet cable

System Components:

Tripod Sensor Mast:
Made of powder coated heavy-gauge steel for added protection against the elements. The mast has three removable legs with locking pins. Telescoping extension elevates to 10 feet overall maximum height. Includes: Guy-wire ring collar, guy-wires, grounding stakes, compass for north orientation, and heavy duty canvas transportation bag.

Transportation Case:
Rugged polyethylene carrying case with roller wheels. Foam padded interior protects sensitive equipment. Keeps all components in a constant state of readiness.

2.4 GHz Wireless Transceivers:
Gives the system remote capability within two (2) mile line-of-sight range. FCC approved and license free.

Battery Power System with Charger:
Two 12 volt sealed lead acid (SLA) gel batteries provide 32 hours of operating time each. Quick-charging battery system keeps a fresh battery in supply. Batteries come with a plastic carrying case to protect against weather elements and contaminants.

Barometric Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Module

Barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity measurements are combined in an advanced sensor module utilizing capacitive measurement method for each parameter.

Barometric pressure is measured using a silicon-based sensor. The sensor has minimal hysteresis and excellent repeatability, as well as outstanding temperature and long-term stability. The measurement range is from 17.72 to 32.48 in. Hg (600 to 1100 millibars)

Temperature measurement is based on a ceramic sensor. The measurement range is from -61.6 to 140 °F (-52 to +60 °C).

Humidity measurement is based on a capacitive technology. The sensor is highly accurate and it offers excellent long-term stability in a wide range of environments withnegligible hysteresis. The measurement range for humidity is 0 to 100% RH.

This tri-sensor module is mounted in a specially designed radiation shield and is easily replaceable and available as a spare component.

The shield protects the sensors form both scattered and direct solar radiation and precipitation. The plastic material in the plates offers excellent thermal characteristics and UV stabilized construction. The white outer surface reflects radiation, while the black inside absorbs accumulated heat.

Rainfall Measurement

The rainfall measurement is based on an impact sensor, which detects the impact of individual rain drops. The signals exerting from the impacts are proportional to the volume of the drops. Hence, the signal from each drop can be converted directly to the accumulated rainfall. Due to the measurement method, flooding, clogging as well as wetting and evaporation losses in rain measurement are eliminated.