Real-time Wind Sensors and Camera Info

Locations:

The first site will be at the Gimli Yacht Club (GYC).  There is an existing tower that we will be allowed to install the necessary equipment on. 

Once this first setup is a success we will begin evaluating the next site.

Internet Connection:

The Gimli Yacht Club (GYC) will be getting MTS Bunisness internet set up on June 13.  This will be our connection and we will have to share some of the monthly costs.   There will be a static IP address available for us.

Membership:

A membership will be required, but it will be free for the first season.  So far these stations are being made possible by personal donations.  Thanks to those who have donated so far - you're making this a reality!  For those who haven't, but use these stations, please consider chipping in.

Website:

Details still need to be ironed out, but this will likely be on the Boost Website on a secure, members only page.

Equipment (already purchased):

Wind Sensor - Davis Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Vantage Pro2 The Vantage Pro2 weather station includes a console with AC-power adapter, an integrated sensor suite with 40 foot (13 m) anemometer cable, and mounting hardware. The large LCD Vantage Pro2 console displays current data or highs and lows for up to 24 different days, months or years. The console also displays a local forecast, including a ticker-tape display for more detail. You can even view over 80 graphs, including additional analysis of temperature, rain, rain rate, wind, and barometric pressure. All without a computer!

The solar-powered integrated sensor suite combines a rain collector, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and anemometer—all into one package. This arrangement simplifies setup and improves performance and reliability. Vantage Pro2 provides all of the following data: Barometric pressure Inside and outside humidity Wind chill Inside and outside temperature Wind speed and direction Dew point Rain Time of sunrise and sunset at your location Moon phase Rain rate Rainfall totals for the last 24 storms Heat index Local forecast Highs & lows for most weather variables, with time and/or date, for each of the last 24 hours, days, months, and years.

The Vantage Pro2 includes the console/receiver plus the integrated sensor suite with transmitter and solar panel. The wireless range is up to 300 m line of sight. Typical range under most conditions is 60 to 120 m, depending upon terrain and the structural features of the building. The console may be powered using the included AC-power adapter or with three C batteries (not included). Batteries last up to one year under normal conditions.

Camera - Sony Super HAD CCD PTZ Pan/Tilt/Optical 27x Zoom IP Indoor/Outdoor

Network Auto Focus Preset Camera CCTV