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When weather becomes part of safety
In collaboration with Albertslund Municipality, Hans Buch has installed a new Thunderstorm Detection System at Badesøen Outdoor Pool. The solution gives staff local insight into lightning and thunderstorm activity, enabling them to respond faster, inform visitors in good time and make decisions based on more reliable evidence.
Local warnings with Thunderstorm Detection System
Hans Buch has installed a Thunderstorm Detection System at Badesøen. The system provides local detection and warnings for lightning, thunderstorms and hazardous weather.
The solution uses BTD-200 technology, which measures electric fields and charged precipitation. This makes it possible to detect lightning activity at a distance and provide early warnings before hazardous weather reaches the area.
The system can detect different types of lightning activity, giving staff a more complete picture of local weather conditions. It also provides a documented basis for decision-making that can be used in operations, emergency response and evaluation.
A stronger basis for quick decisions
The solution gives Albertslund Municipality a practical tool that supports both safety and day-to-day operations at Badesøen.
The system helps staff respond earlier to hazardous weather conditions, inform visitors clearly and in good time, and document incidents and decisions. It also makes it easier to resume activities quickly and safely when the weather allows.
For swimmers, this means a greater sense of safety. For staff, it means a better basis for decision-making in situations where time, safety and clear communication are crucial.efficiently.
A proof of concept with wider potential
Badesøen is a relevant test environment because it brings together large numbers of people outdoors, where the weather can quickly affect safety, operations and the visitor experience.
The insights gained from the project can therefore be applied to other outdoor settings facing the same challenge. These include festivals, sporting events, campsites, golf courses, outdoor resorts, amusement parks and other facilities where large numbers of visitors spend time in the open air.
The project demonstrates how local weather data can translate into better decisions in practice — and how Thunderstorm Detection System can enhance safety, operations and documentation wherever weather is a crucial factor.

Contact us
Would you like to learn more about the possibilities? Book a meeting with Hans Buch to discuss how local weather data can support operations, safety and documentation.
Do you need better insight into lightning, thunderstorms and hazardous weather at an outdoor facility? Hans Buch provides advice on Thunderstorm Detection System for public facilities, events and other areas with large numbers of visitors in the open air.
Teit From Løvstrøm
Product Manager
Brian Beck Faymonville
Sales Engineer