Professional weather stations & meteorological sensors
There are a multitude of weather stations, which naturally vary in both price and quality. The weather stations we deal with at Hans Buch A/S are generally aimed at “The professional user”, i.e., NOT the types of weather stations that consumers typically set up at home in the garden.
Weather stations and meteorological sensors for business
This is how your weather station works
Professional weather stations often have different combination options and can thus measure many different parameters. Our weather stations, ultrasonic wind meters, etc., are primarily used by:
- Ports
- Building automation
- Airfields/airports
- Heliports/helipads
- Public institutions/universities
- Professional shipping, Navy
- Meteorological services and for offshore installations.
A weather station can consist of several units, which are placed in different locations to achieve the best measurement results. It is not indifferent where you place your weather station, and for the most accurate data and precise measurements, you should set up the weather station as “correctly” as possible. However, it is almost impossible to find a completely ideal place for wind meters and weather stations, as many factors must be considered.
Wind meters – anemometer
We are deeply involved with wind meters, also called anemometers. This includes both wind speed and wind direction, and at Hans Buch A/S, we have focused for many years on ultrasonic sensors, which have no mechanical moving parts and therefore require regular service. These ultrasonic wind meters have a number of advantages, especially when used professionally in harsh environments, and when you want to avoid service and maintenance. We measure wind in both 2- and 3-dimensions.
If wind speed/direction is not sufficient, you can, for example, supplement with:
- Air temperature (thermometer)
- Humidity (hygrometer)
- Precipitation (rain, etc.)
- Air pressure (barometer hPa)
- Global radiation – solar radiation meter (pyranometer W/m2)
- Visibility
- Cloud height (ceilometer)
- Lightning detection
For questions, challenges, or projects related to weather stations or meteorological sensors, you are always welcome to contact Kristian Kristensen, who has extensive experience in this area.
If you really want to delve deeper, the “World Meteorological Organization (WMO)” has specific information and good recommendations regarding the measurement of various meteorological parameters. See: Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation
If you are particularly interested in the maritime aspect, you can read: “WMO Guide to Marine Meteorological Services”
If you are particularly interested in a Danish perspective and in connection with aviation, you can read: “BL 7-18 Regulations on meteorological equipment at airfields”
In an international perspective and offshore related, see: CAP 746: Requirements for Meteorological Observations at Aerodromes”
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