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Revision as of 18:25, 12 December 2018
Portable Weather Station | |
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TBD | |
Type | Sensory Aid |
Tech Level | TL–9 |
Cost | Cr15,000 |
Size | 250.0 liters |
Weight | 20.0 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
Reference | TBD |
The Portable Weather Station consists of a large sensor device which collects and displays current meteorological conditions such as barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, electron flux density, wind speed, etc., and collects them into a convenient, easy-to-read form. A dish antenna is integral to the station and can be used to relay data to a ship's computer for further analysis if required. In this way, a fairly detailed meteorological picture of the immediate area can be found.
The PWS is designed for use in all conditions of extreme heat and cold (operating range -75°C to +50°C). But in insidous atmospheres, the unit will fail within twelve hours. The device is supplied with extensive circuit protection for operations in radioactive and other ionizing conditions.
The PWS is powered by a solar array or by rechargeable internal batteries. Internal batteries have a life of about 2000 hours before recharging is necessary.
The PWS is designed so that it can be carred on the back or by two integrally molded handles. A typical unit is about 1m wide by 1m long by 25 cm deep and weighs about 20kg. It costs about Cr15,000, a spare dish antenna costs Cr300 each.
- Loren Wiseman. "Portable weather station." Challenge 40 (1980): 23.
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