Heliport Weather Station
Due to the value of weather information, the installation of a telemonitoring equipment at a heliport is important and desirable. It uses data transmission via GSM-GPRS in all situations where this is possible, which brings considerable advantages in the operation and maintenance of the system.
One of the main task is to identify areas for weather station location near the heliport that will provide the most beneficial information, but where helicopter operations can’t influence the environment monitored by the station sensors. In case of no GSM coverage, will be installed an Adcon Telemetry RTU that works on a fixed frequency of 430-440 MHz UHF band. It communicates with a special retransmitter, named “bridge”, installed in an area where there is GSM-GPRS coverage. This makes, even in such situations, data transmission to and from the gateway to be made predominantly through GSM-GPRS.
The main elements of the heliport monitoring system are the server (equipped with addVANTAGE Adcon Pro software package) and a data concentrator that provides communication with RTU and ensure safe and long-term of data transmitted by them. Heliport telemetry system users can access the processed data from any PC/Laptop or mobile device with internet access.
The weather station is mounted near the heliport and is composed of:
The A753 addWAVE GPRS RTU is a newly designed data logger, which implements not only all the features that users of Adcon’s previous generation of loggers have demanded. It goes beyond that, offering a wealth of new functions and technical improvements.
This extremely versatile RTU is perfect for a wide range of applications be that a fully compliant WMO weather station (viable for any heliport weather monitoring applications) or a water quality monitor for hydrographical applications, be that a simple meter reading system for leak detection or a monitoring system for the efficiency of a solar power plant. You name it, A753 will do it!
This is the biggest solar panel Adcon Telemetry ever made. Caused by the ever increasing capacity of NiMH batteries they had to make the solar panel bigger to ensure proper charging of the batteries. For this panel Adcon used highly efficient mono cristalline cells, mounted in the so-called “shingle technology”. This makes best use of the available space as it eliminates unused spaces between the individual elements of the cell, and thus allows creation of extremnely small, but highly efficient panels.
This highly professional wind direction sensor is manufactured for Adcon by one of Germanies’s most reputed sensor manufacturers and it is a very recomanded sensor for heliports . The housing is made of extremely robust, seawater resistant anodized aluminum, to withstand even the harshest of conditions.
This Wind Direction Sensor has a very low starting threshold of less than 0.4m/s. Extremely low-friction bearings ensure high accuracy and a long service life. The rotating wind vane unit can be replaced in the field and is also made of aluminum. The whole unit requires very little maintenance and will remain within its original specification for many years.
To properly mount the sensor according to WMO requirements on an Adcon pole with a diameter of 40mm it comes with a mounting arm 40cm long to provide proper distance to the pole. A 2m Binder cable to attach it to any Adcon RTU is also included.
This highly professional wind speed sensor is a very recomanded sensor for heliports, manufactured for Adcon by one of Germanies’s most reputed sensor manufacturers. The housing is made of extremely robust, seawater resistant anodized aluminum, to withstand even the harshest of conditions.
This Wind Speed Sensor has a very low strating threshold of less than 0.4m/s, thanks to its generously dimensioned aluminum cups. Dual low-friction ball bearings ensure high accuracy and a long service life. The rotating 3-cup unit can be replaced in the field. The sensor will measure speeds of up to 200 km/h. It requires very little maintenance and will remain within its original specification for many years.
To properly mount the sensor according to WMO requirements on an Adcon pole with a diameter of 40mm it comes with a mounting arm 40cm long to provide proper distance to the pole. A 2m Binder cable to attach it to any Adcon RTU is also included.
The Adcon RG1 was designed as a universal rain gauge, that meets the need of most applications. This gauge is built to last, in agriculture as well as in hydrographical or meteorological applications and in rough environments.
This version of the RG1 weighs in at less than half a kilo and is suited for both mast and floor mounting. The measurement is done by a double tipping bucket system that’s factory calibrated to remain within a <2% accuracy in rain falls up to 60mm per hour. The steep angle of the buckets makes water run of quickly and thus prevents the build-up of residue, like sand or dust in the buckets.
Water is collected through a funnel with an orifice of 200 cm². Leaves and bird droppings are kept out of it by means of an aluminum filter, that can easily be taken out for cleaning. The funnel attaches to the body with a bayonet-style lock, which prevents the funnel from being shaken off in heavy winds.
All parts (except the buckets) are made of aluminum that’s anodized for extra protection and durability.
The new Adcon TR1 was developed in order to offer a highly accurate sensor with excellent long-term stability for a very competitive price. A professional radiation shield protects the sensor from direct sunlight and provides sufficient ventilation. Solid UV resistant elements reflect radiation on their white surface, while the black inside absorbs accumulating heat.
The sensor is virtually maintenance free and provides excellent long-term stability. A protective coating keeps dust and dirt off the surface of the humidity sensor element to reduce sensor drift, eliminate corrosion and to maintain accuracy over a long period of time. A plastic cap with a metal screen shields both sensing elements against insects, chemicals and all kinds of dirt.
The sensor is delivered completely assembled with its 5-element radiation shield, mast mounting gear for poles with a diameter of ~40mm and a 3m cable with 7-pin Binder connectors for Adcon RTUs.
This extremely accurate sensor is made in Switzerland for Adcon and employs the same pressure sensor already in use in Adcon’s LEV1 water level sensor.
The piezoresitive sensor element is fully temperature compensated and performs with a 0.1% accuracy across the whole range. According to WMO requirements the sensor itself is encapsulated in a robust Polycarbonate housing, which will protect the sensor element from erroneous readings caused by wind gusts. A high-capacity Goretex vent makes sure that pressure inside the case equals outside pressure, and that water ingress is prevented.
The sensor box is mounted to the pole of a weather station by means of a mounting bracket and clamp supplied with the product. A shielded 2m cable with a 7-pin Binder jack connects the probe to any RTU of the A723 and A733 product families.
