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AIRPORT WEATHER SYSTEM
There are two main components to an airport weather system (AWS):
1. Environmental sensor stations for reporting current atmospheric and pavement surface.  conditions
2. Forecasting future atmospheric and pavement surface conditions to enable effective planning of resources.
 
Environmental Sensor Stations
Current Surface & Atmospheric Conditions
These stations provide invaluable information on atmospheric conditions:
Air temperature and dew point.
Temperature.
Wind speed and direction.
Pressure.
Precipitation rate and type (derive accumulation).
Snow accumulation / depth.

In addition, on the pavement surface itself, embedded pucks record:
Pavement temperature (surface and sub-grade).
Surface condition.
Presence/concentration of ADI agent.
Freeze point.
Additional equipment can be added to increase the functionality of each ESS such as monitor air quality or provide visual links through cameras.

Pelmorex offers our expertise in:
Consultative advice on ESS specifications.
Consultative advice on effective siting of stations.
Installation of reliable and hi-tech ESS, or network of stations including design of networks, real-time.
Telecommunications services and communication protocols (NTCIP-ESS)
Ongoing maintenance of ESS (network) by our AWS support professionals.These environmental sensors can also be combined with an Anti-Icing Spray System which will automatically (or remotely) apply anti-icing chemicals to the most vulnerable areas of your airport without the need to deploy your service crew.

All services Pelmorex offer are supported by our customized training programs, and all Environmental Sensor Stations we design are fully compliant with Environment Canada and Transport Canada's Guidelines.


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Airport Weather System

Benefits of System

Components & Service

Training

System Overview

 
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