Exploring the Wind Resource for a Feasibility Study on Future Turbine Construction at Colgate University
Student researchers use a research-grade weather station to collect wind speed & direction data for a wind turbine site assessment project.
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Fall Planting and Tree Shelters for Reforestation in the East Washington Cascades
Micro-station data loggers were deployed to demonstrate whether tree shelters enhance reforestation at high-elevation sites with persistent snowpack and extreme climatic variation.
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Data Loggers Shed Light on Mysterious Bat Disease
Looking to combat a serious disease threat to bat populations in the northeastern US, researchers used data loggers to measure ultrasonic sounds and validate bat echo-location during the winter.
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Green Roof Performance to be Tracked with Weather Stations
Facing an expensive wastewater system upgrade, county officials hope to reduce stormwater runoff with the installation of a green roof and use weather stations to prove its performance.
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Assessing Wind Power Potential in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Allegheny College researcher use micro-stations to measure wind speed & direction and determine sufficiency of potential commercial wind turbine site.
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Blue and Green: Weather Stations Study Urban Green Roof Performance in Portland, Oregon
Weather stations used to study thermal and hydrological properties and how shade and solar radiation influence green roofs.
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Weather Station Aids Wildfire Management
The crew at the Sequoia Wildland Fire Module uses research-grade weather stations to collect hourly measurements for timely data that help keep firefighters safe.
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HOBO Weather Station Helps Keep Skiers Safe from Avalanches
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center uses weather stations to monitor remote mountainous areas and provide current avalanche, snowpack, and weather information.
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Data Loggers Used in Microclimate Monitoring
GIS mapping & analysis service for vineyards and wineries uses temp/RH data loggers in microclimate studies designed to help understand the potential for frost.
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Study Looks at Green Roof Efficiency in Desert Environments
Researchers use weather stations to collect data that demonstrates differences in efficiency of insulated and non-insulated green roofs.