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1. Comparison of Precipitation Measurement Technologies - Rain Gauges
January 25, 2021
This resource delineates the different rainfall measurement technologies with each weather station model available from Columbia Weather Systems.
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Technology: The tipping bucket gauge consists of a collector funnel with a knife edge that diverts water to a tipping b...
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2. Comparison of Solar Radiation Sensors
January 05, 2021
Various solar radiation sensors are available with the modular Capricorn FLX Weather Station and/or with the Weather MicroServer for all weather station models. Additionally, the Magellan MX and Pulsar Weather Stations offer all-in-one sensor modules with integrated solar radiation measurement. <...
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3. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: Conclusion
December 10, 2020
Real-time, location-specific met data is imperative for safe and effective incident response. Weather monitoring assists in multiple areas such as risk management, prediction, safety, plume modeling, and reporting.
One final quote: "As fire service leaders, it is essential that we assure our...
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4. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: BONUS #6 Drones
December 10, 2020
With their ability to improve situational awareness, DRONES are becoming increasingly valuable to incident response. Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones are used for package delivery such as defibrillators, search and rescue, and communications.
During Hurricane Harvey’s af...
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5. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #5 Incident Reporting
December 10, 2020
#5: Incident Reporting Accurate weather data leads to more accurate incident reporting, which can lead to better outcomes.
Successful management of emergency incidents increasingly depends on reliable on-scene data and communication technologies. For incident command, planning and personnel...
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6. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #4
December 10, 2020
#4: Plume Modeling Fire departments are frequently tasked with responding when hazardous chemicals are accidentally released into the environment, especially in an inhabited area. Many crucial decisions such as approach, staging, and potential evacuation, rely on accurate, up-to-the minute local w...
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7. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #3 Safety
December 10, 2020
Summer, winter, weather-related disasters. Professional weather monitoring improves the SAFETY of incident response with calculated parameters for perceived temperature and alarm notifications for extreme conditions and operational safety.
“One of the most overlooked elements that affect fir...
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8. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #2 Predicting Fire Behavior
December 10, 2020
#2: Predicting Fire Behavior “The risk involved in fire suppression can be reduced if firefighters and fire managers pay attention and understand weather conditions that impact fire behavior,” states the Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, a training manual developed in conjunction with...
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9. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station : #1 Risk Management
December 10, 2020
As we saw this past summer, hot, dry, and windy weather conditions are factors that directly affect fire risk and behavior. “Being aware of the weather conditions before, during, and after an incident is imperative,” quotes columnist Chuck Sallade in Firefighter Nation. Real-time, location-...
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