In a significant stride toward advancing environmental monitoring capabilities, Worldsensing has announced the expansion of compatibility with Vaisala’s WXT530 series of weather transmitters. This development marks the culmination of their partnership, initiated with the introduction of compatibility for the WXT536 model in August 2020.
With this cooperation, Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, and Worldsensing, the global leader in connectivity for remote monitoring, aim to contribute to a safer and more resilient world, addressing challenges caused by climate change through the use of advanced remote technology.
Meteorological monitoring solutions to mitigate climate change challengesÂ
Air pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction—these weather conditions are highly influenced by global warming. Over the past decade, the rise in extreme meteorological events has significantly impacted landscapes, structural integrity, and various activities.
Actively monitoring structures with the aim of anticipating the effects of climate change-induced conditions and mitigating their impact to the fullest extent possible has become imperative for civil engineering companies involved in construction, mining, or off-highway industries.
Remote solutions are increasingly preferred for their cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and reliability in measuring weather conditions, capturing a range of elements such as wind, rain, temperature, and barometric readings.
Complementing geotechnical and structural monitoring with weather transmitters
The Vaisala WXT530 series of weather transmitters seamlessly complements the information collected by Worldsensing in geotechnical and structural monitoring projects. Meteorological events often serve as precursors to landslide activation and can impact the stability of structures.
Worldsensing’s digital Data Logger and ThreadX3 are now compatible with the entire WXT530 series. This expanded compatibility facilitates more efficient solutions tailored to clients’ needs, allowing them to capture any combination of wind, rain, temperature, and barometric readings by selecting the most suitable WXT530 model.
Key configuration details of the WXT530 series:
- RS-485, Modbus RTU, for compatibility with the Loadsensing LS-G6-DIG-2 data logger. In this case, external power is required for continuous meteorological parameter measurements.
- RS-232, Standard ASCII, for compatibility with ThreadX3. Here, Thread can provide continuous power to the weather transmitter.
Moreover, the WXT530 series proves to be a great addition to environmental controls conducted with Thread X3. This includes flood detection achieved by integrating meteorological measurements with water level readings in streams and channels.
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