ATS Information Technology AAWS June 8-10, 2004 EXCELLENCE THROUGH TEAMWORK ATS Weather Station Upgrades

AWS Modifications Change was instituted based on the hardship to maintain the original configuration in the field System was installed in a NEMA enclosure with standard military easy release connectors Connectors were too close to work in the cold Breakage of plastic fittings was too frequent

AWS Modifications Change was instituted based on the hardship to maintain the original configuration in the field Remaining systems will be installed on Rohn Towers Areas of high snow accumulation were placed on a tram to rise the sensors as snow builds at the base

AWS Modifications Modification provided an opportunity to place the battery inside for heating Components can now be easily changed out in the field.

AWS Modifications Heaters continued to fail on the ceilometers promoting an insulation requirement. Our crack designer provided us this solution

MET Kits After a lengthy period to identify and procure the New MET Kits has finally been resolved and the system developed by Coastal Environmental systems. Basic System wt=40lbs Basic System Wind Temp RH / Dew Pt Pressure / Altimeter Setting Four Optional Ports Ceilometer Visibility Other science applications System is equipped with Iridium communications LED display External display connection (PDA or Laptop) Rugged PDA’s will be available for major camps with a windows program interface