by Jaymee January 4, 2023

New Sensor Node Records Surface Sea Water Temperature in the West Solent

As part of our testing program for our new IoT remote sensors a temperature sensor node (model rpr-IoT-T01) was installed on the converted lifeboat Baverstock, which Lymington Town Sailing Club use to start their racing from. The temperature sensor was placed in contact with the bottom of the hull to give a good indication of the surface water temperature. From...

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by Jaymee September 2, 2022

How RPR is preparing for Meteorological Autumn

Today marks the end of the traditional British Summer, meaning leaves are beginning to fall and temperatures will begin to decline. Although the weather may begin to become more miserable, there are fresh, exciting things happening at Richard Paul Russell Ltd that may be of interest to you! Build your own weather station Thanks to the fantastic work of our...

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by Jaymee August 25, 2022

Victorious Festival: How RPR is helping put on a show

Victorious Festival is set to take place this Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August in one of the most beautiful festival locations in the world. Headline acts Stereophonics, Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender are set to stun the town of Southsea with their popular hits all weekend. Currently, the forecast shows sunny weather with highs of 23c – predicting a...

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by Jaymee August 11, 2022

How RPR can help you manage livestock and crops during a drought

The UK has been seeing unprecedented temperatures and little to zero rainfall for weeks, which means many of our crops, livestock and agricultural land have been suffering. It can be difficult to know what extent the dryness and temperature can have on agricultural work, yet Richard Paul Russell Ltd offers several items that may be a great help. Kestrel 5500AG...

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by Jaymee August 4, 2022

Richard Paul Russell Ltd is heading to Bisley Festival!

Richard Paul Russell will be attending the inaugural Bisley Festival on 13th – 14th August 2022 at the Lord Roberts Centre at Bisley Camp. As part of celebrations of the Centenary of the National Rifle Championships in Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Year, the Bisley Festival will give an opportunity to visitors to learn more about shooting, shooting products,...

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by Jaymee July 20, 2022

What’s new in the WeatherFile update?

Our WeatherFile team has been working hard on some brand new updates that make WeatherFile a top choice for those needing 24/7 live weather data. Introducing WeatherFile Premium. WeatherFile Premium gives our customers the ability to set up email alerts on specific weather conditions for up to four different parameters (depending on their site’s sensor). For example, GMX600 users can...

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by Jaymee July 14, 2022

The world is burning: how can you prepare?

In the U.K., there were 243 wildfires from January to April, compared to 237 for the whole of 2021 (Independent), alerting UK residents that there is a rising risk to nature and humanity. Around the world, these fires are becoming more prevalent in areas that are more seriously affected by climate change – including droughts, warmer temperatures, and drier air....

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by Jaymee July 7, 2022

The underestimated importance of weather monitoring in construction

What’s the risk? It goes without saying that working outdoors can be dangerous – whether there’s wrecking balls flying around or bricks falling from high places, there is an element of precaution in every part of a building site. When it comes to weather, one might not think about how it might affect the progress of a building site (apart...

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by Jaymee June 28, 2022

Measuring heat index is not enough to keep you safe in the heat

You have probably heard of the term ‘heat index’ used when a temperature ‘feels’ different than what your weather app is showing you. Heat index simply takes into account humidity to the temperature in shaded areas. This means that if you work in direct sunlight you can not be sure that you are safe. In order to determine the true...

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by Jaymee June 22, 2022

The Best Kestrel Accessories This Summer

Upgrade your Kestrel 1000 – 5000 series with these accessories to get the most out of your meter. Vane Mount and Case: Turn your Kestrel device into a complete weather station with a vane mount and case. Beginning at £54.95 inc. VAT for the 1000-3000 series, the vane mount and case securely mount any Kestrel to a tripod, giving you...

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by Jaymee June 21, 2022

All you need to know about Britain’s favourite yacht race

Attracting on average 15,000 sailors and 1,400 boats, the Round the Island Race organised by the Island Sailing Club is the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK behind the London Marathon, Great North, and South runs. Competitors from around the world race around the Isle of Wight, covering 50 nautical miles starting from the famous Royal Yacht Squadron...

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by Jaymee June 14, 2022

5 tips for managing heat stress in the workplace

With temperatures rising as we head in to the summer months, it is becoming increasingly important to manage heat stress in the workplace. Employers, managers, and health and safety personnel are responsible for tracking heat and other weather parameters to ensure the wellbeing of their staff. Heat stress is particularly prominent in industries such as construction, agriculture, fire-fighting, emergency services,...

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by Jaymee June 9, 2022

What’s new at RPR?

Updated Products We have a wide range of new products in stock. Visit our website or get in contact with our sales team to learn more. The WeatherFile WF1 system is a unique internet connected weather station solution allowing users to select from a wide range of high-quality meteorological sensors and methods of connectivity. The Kestrel 5700X offers the same...

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by Jaymee July 20, 2021

Manage Workplace Heat Stress with the Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker

In many jobs the risk of heat stress increases during the hot summer months (such as the ones we are experiencing now), it is important you are aware of how to work safely in heat, the factors that can lead to heat stress, and how to reduce the risk of it occurring. Heat stress occurs when the body’s means of...

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by Jaymee June 22, 2021

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Continue Growth in Temporary Structures Market

Richard Paul Russell Ltd have over 20 years of experience in the wind and weather monitoring market and have been supplying many customers within the events and temporary structure market including Victorious Festival, StageCo and Baconinflate. Product solutions have expanded and split into two main areas, handheld and fixed solutions. Handheld devices offer a simple and cost-effective way of measuring...

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by Jaymee June 22, 2021

NEW WEATHER MONITORING TOOL FROM KESTREL HELPS FARMERS TO AVOID PESTICIDE DRIFT AND COSTLY DAMAGES

Maximise effectiveness, minimise waste, and avoid harmful off-target crop spray drift with the new portable, connected 3550AG meter for pesticide spraying applications — the latest from the trusted line of Kestrel® environmental handheld weather monitoring devices. Rugged, waterproof, affordable, and easy-to-use, the 3550AG comes equipped with Bluetooth® connectivity for instant wireless data capture to a mobile device and shareable reports...

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by Jaymee June 22, 2021

KESTREL® INSTRUMENTS LAUNCHES NEW 3550FW FIRE WEATHER METER FOR MONITORING & REPORTING REAL-TIME WILDFIRE CONDITIONS

Capable and connected for continuous monitoring, and shareable reports, the 3550FW delivers the same rugged reliability and accurate performance that wildfire firefighters have trusted for years while enabling them to capture and share critical fire weather data far more quickly and easily. Richard Paul Russell Ltd, announces the release of the Kestrel® 3550FW Fire Weather Meter. Kestrel’s newest and most...

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by Jaymee March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Statement

At present, in line with the governments guidelines we are remaining open. We would ask only those who are in good health or not in the ‘high risk category’ to visit any of our facilities. As well as our normal cleaning procedures we have taken extra measures in order to try and prevent any contamination or spread on COVID-19. We...

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by Jaymee January 28, 2020

Richard Paul Russell Ltd at BSS’20

RPR Ltd will be showcasing the full Kestrel Ballistics range at the British Shooting Show, NEC, Birmingham, 14th – 16th February 2020. From the military elite, competition shooters to recreational hunters, Kestrel’s line of ballistics offerings includes a range of rugged tools built to serve the needs of any shooter. Visitors can view the whole range on Stand E8. Combining pinpoint...

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by Jaymee January 16, 2020

Weatherfile.com to showcase Weatherfile wind and weather monitoring range at RYA Dinghy Show 2020

At the 2020 RYA Dinghy Show Weatherfile.com, developed by Richard Paul Russell Ltd, will be showcasing its range of WeatherFile wind and weather monitoring equipment (stand C9). Weatherfile.com has been supplying coaches, yacht clubs, watersports centres and events with wind and weather monitoring systems for over 20 years, as well as delivering solutions to the British Sailing Team, professional sailing coaches...

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by Jaymee September 2, 2019

Kestrel featured on Britains Extreme Weather: Superstorms & Heatwaves (Channel 4)

The Kestrel gets another appearance on UK TV, this time on Britains Extreme Weather: Superstorms & Heatwaves (Channel 4) Morland Sanders looks at climate change and its link to severe weather events in the UK, which has seem tornadoes, torrential rain, lightning storms, flash floods and a record-breaking temperature of 38.7C in recent months. This programme features archive footage, personal...

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by Jaymee July 2, 2019

88th Round the Island Race

The 88th Round the Island Race took place last Saturday which lead to Weatherfile.com being very busy providing live data right around the course.  First start was 7.30 am for the largest yachts and Calshot was showing 14 knots coming from the North East. As the leading yachts gybed down the Solent, with Lymington Starting Platform showing that initially there...

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by Jaymee June 26, 2019

WeatherFile Wind and Weather Monitoring Equipment at The Showman Show

Richard Paul Russell Ltd have been supplying the temporary structure, festivals and outdoor events market for over 20 years, working closely with major suppliers such as Stageco, Victorious Festival, BBC Countryfile Live, Baconinflate and others. As festivals and outdoor events are becoming increasingly popular they are growing in size and with that the temporary structures are becoming larger and more...

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by Jaymee June 19, 2019

Kestrel 5200 featured on Breaking2 (National Geographic)

Did you see the Kestrel 5200 on the excellent Breaking2? (Source: YouTube) The Kestrel 5200 provides the same trusted accuracy, reliability, and usability as the original Kestrel 4200 and 4300. With its complete suite of environmental measurements plus special features designed to aid HVAC technicians, construction and agriculture professionals, the Kestrel 5200 outperforms the competition as the most compact and...

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by Jaymee May 30, 2019

Blue Ocean Megaphone featured on Location, Location, Location (Channel 4)

Did you see the Blue Ocean Megaphone on your telebox last night? (Wed 29th May) Our staff spotted it’s cameo on Channel 4’s excellent Location, Location, Location, presented by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer? The Blue Ocean Megaphone is a robust marine grade megaphone designed specifically for use on the water and in harsh environments. It features a waterproof, impact...

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by Jaymee April 17, 2019

Kestrel featured on Hurricane Man (Dave)

The Kestrel hand-held anemometer was spotted by our staff again last on UK freeview channel Dave. Featuring in the excellent “Hurricane Man”, presented by Josh Morgerman. In this episode, Josh and his documentary team are in the wake of Typhoon Cimaron in Japan, as Hurricane Lane explodes onto the scene, barrelling towards Hawaii and threatening historic landfall. For all information...

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by Jaymee January 30, 2019

Kestrel featured on Kate Humble: Living with Nomads (BBC Four)

We were glued to our seats last night watching Kate Humbles fascinating “Living with Nomads” documentary (BBC Four, 9pm). In the show, Kate shows the sub-zero temperatures using the Kestrel 4500 Weather Meter during her time in Siberia. Not only can the Kestrel 4500 with stand sub-zero temperatures, it’s also been used to monitor incredibly hot temperatures (as reported by...

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by Jaymee November 16, 2018

Kestrel featured on Space Dive (BBC 2)

Amazing viewing the other night watching Skydiver Felix Baumgartner break the sound barrier (Space Dive – BBC 2) during his 128,100 feet freefall dive from the edge of space. Judging the perfect time to launch the balloon to space was essential and the team used the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter to take constant live on the spot readings including wind...

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by Jaymee November 2, 2018

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Launches New SpaceLogger.S100 Data Logger

Richard Paul Russell Ltd the specialist data logger supplier has launched the SpaceLogger.S100 Serial Data Logger. The SpaceLogger.S100 Serial Data Logger connects directly to the local area network and can sample either RS232 or RS422/485 data which is then time and date stamped. The unit has two ports enabling data to be captured simultaneously from two separate sources. In addition...

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by Jaymee September 21, 2018

Outdoor Events & High Wind Management

Richard Paul Russell Ltd. has once again been happy to contribute to the safety of festival goers in Portsmouth from 24-26 August 2018 by supplying a Wind Monitoring System to Victorious. With the current strong Health and Safety focus for temporary structures, it is imperative that outdoor event organisers are prepared for any adverse weather conditions. Highlighted recently when a large...

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by Jaymee September 20, 2018

Model Flying Club Joins WeatherFile

Richard Paul Russell Ltd. was delighted to offer a cost effective ‘plug and play’ solution to Phoenix Model Flying Club.  Founded 30 years ago with over 200 members, they required ground level highly accurate wind data so members can judge safe limits to fly.  An essential part of the requirement was for members to be able to view the data...

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by Jaymee September 20, 2018

WeatherFile Network Keeps Growing

Another WeatherFile location has been added to the ever expanding network now totalling 44 sites with more coming on stream as I write. The latest site is 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN the home of the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), Transport for London and others.  The building boasts 515,000 sq. ft. of office space with a feature roof terrace...

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by Jaymee September 12, 2018

WeatherFile at the Southampton Boat Show

Richard Paul Russell Ltd has recently extended their WeatherFile network in the Solent with the addition of a Gill MaxiMet GMX 500 sensor at Southampton Boat Show. Richard Paul Russell Ltd have partnered with Kuti’s Brasserie to deliver high quality wind and weather data to YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show exhibitors and visitors. The sensor used is the from the MaxiMet...

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by Jaymee July 30, 2018

WeatherFile added at Moneypoint

Richard Paul Russell have added another location to its WeatherFile network with the Moneypoint power station located on the River Shannon near Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland’s largest electricity generation station with an output of around 915 MW. The client operates large tower cranes on rails to unload coal from visiting vessels; these cranes require wind monitoring equipment to deliver live...

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by Jaymee July 17, 2018

Richard Paul Russell Ltd has recently extended their WeatherFile network in the Solent with the addition of a Gill MaxiMet GMX200 sensor at Ryde Pier

Richard Paul Russell Ltd has recently extended their WeatherFile network in the Solent with the addition of a Gill MaxiMet GMX200 sensor at Ryde Pier. This takes the Solent network to five and is an essential resource for sailors, water sport enthusiasts and others wishing to have live and accurate wind speed and direction measurements. The MaxiMet range of compact...

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by Jaymee March 1, 2018

The Beast from the East – WindChill

BBC Weather ‘A spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected. The snow will be accompanied by very strong easterly winds leading to severe drifting. Some places could also see significant ice build up due to freezing rain from later on Thursday evening, most likely in the south of the area. Long delays and cancellations of public transport seem...

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by Jaymee January 5, 2018

Working at Heights – It’s a Windy Winter!

Safety is vital when working at height. HSE guidelines for the selection and management of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) stress the importance of assessing hazards, especially those caused by wet, cold and windy weather. Workers should be able to make informed decisions – a Kestrel puts that vital information into the hands of the MEWP operator providing accurate and...

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by Jaymee December 19, 2017

Complete Kestrel Weather Stations

at Richard Paul Russell Ltd  the very popular discount on the Complete Kestrel Weather Meter package has continued with the New Kestrel 5000 and Kestrel 5500. The Kestrel Weather Stations give a 12.5% and 10% discount over buying the parts individually. The Kestrel 5000 and Kestrel 5500 Weather Station combine the weather meter with the Kestrel Vane Mount and Large Tripod to create a complete...

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by Jaymee December 19, 2017

HVAC measurements

Some interesting reading from the NK Blog…. Balancing HVAC system is the single, most important step that can be taken to assure your systems produce comfort and operate efficiently. One of the key steps in balancing a system, new or old, is to make sure the airflow coming from each duct is enough to meet demand. ASHRAE Standard 111 covers the...

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by Jaymee July 31, 2017

Live Wind and Weather Data at Cowes Week August 2017

Working with the Cowes Week Meteorologist, and the support of Wight Link Ferries, RPR have installed additional Weather Monitoring on the Isle of Wight, at Wight Link’s Ryde Pier for the Cowes Week Regatta. The annual Cowes Week Regatta dates back to the days of the Price Regent and his interest in yachting, this continued after he became King George...

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by Jaymee March 1, 2017

Live Weather Widgets for All

Following the phenomenal success of the BBC Countryfile Live show at Blenheim Palace last summer, now any web site can have a Widget showing local Live Wind and Weather on their front page. With Health and Safety requirements highlighting the need to know local Wind and Weather conditions at temporary events and permanent locations, the decision was made to make...

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by Jaymee January 18, 2017

Today, Wind & Weather, Live from Lands End

Today, Wind and Weather, Live from Lands End.     Well to be more precise, NCI Gwennap Head, located high (Station Elevation: 230′) on the far south west of Cornwall between Land`s End and Porthcurno, today, went live on RPR Ltd’s  www.Weatherfile.com site. The  National Coastwatch Institution (NCI)  is an entirely voluntary organisation keeping a visual watch along UK shores. Currently 50 NCI stations are operational and manned by...

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by Jaymee December 22, 2016

Beaufort Hurricane Force 12 from Storm Barbara ?

The Meteorological Office issued an amber weather warning for northernmost Scotland as Storm Barbara approaches the UK. The Met Office said the worst of the weather was expected Friday and Christmas Eve Saturday. Gusts of up to 90mph (the maximum, Force 12 on the Beaufort Scale) are forecasted for parts of Scotland with Christmas travellers being warned to expect disruption...

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by Jaymee December 7, 2016

Winter Warmers and Cattle Heat Stress ?

Today the south of the UK may experience the warmest December day on record, so lets take a look at one of our more specialised product ranges available. Heat and humidity are tough on cattle. Rising temperatures and humidity result in increasing body temperatures, with very negative consequences. Even cattle living in fairly moderate climates may experience periods of heat stress. Heat stress causes...

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by Jaymee September 28, 2016

Kestrel Elite – Top Pick in International Sniper Competition

Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, have been named as a top pick in sniper tech by FOX News at this years USASOC International Sniper Competition, held at Fort Bragg, NC, USA During the week, the world’s elite special operations forces converge at Ft. Bragg for specialized competitions hosted by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The competitions are designed to challenge the...

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by Jaymee September 16, 2016

WEATHERFILE.COM Hits 2 Million Page Views & Mobile Friendly

WeatherFile.com has made incredible advances in the last 15 months. It started life as a very flat HTML 1.0 driven website providing an incredible wealth of information. Brilliant for weather geeks with time on their hands, but not so easy to view ‘on the go’. The team sat together and realised it was important to bring the site up-to-date. Some...

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by Jaymee June 8, 2016

Wind &the Worlds Shortest Scheduled Flight

    The airport at Aikerness on Westray, one of the Orkney Island now benefits from the new additional of a GSM connected FlexiMet Wind System providing live (and historic) Wind speed and Direction on any internet connected Phone, Tablet, Laptop or PC via WWW.WEATHERFILE.COM One of this beautiful and interesting islands claims to fame is that Flights, leaving the island’s airport at Aikerness to travel to...

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by Jaymee June 8, 2016

AroundBritain.org Update

Mark Newton, a former army Tank Commander from Swansea, holds the Guinness world record for the longest distanced travelled on a mobility scooter – 12,186 miles in 596 days. This record breaker is visiting every war memorial in Britain to photograph and catalogue War and Lifeboat Graves and Memorials a county at a time- on his mobility scooter. All his images will be on website www.war-graves.co.uk,...

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by Jaymee April 13, 2016

North Ronaldsay now has Live Wind Data

North Ronaldsay is one of the smallest, most isolated and northerly of Orkney’s populated isles.  The island is home to fascinating wildlife, natural beauty and the island’s unique seaweed eating sheep. North Ronaldsay sheep are an ancient breed which are kept on the foreshore by a 13-mile drystone wall known as a dyke and they live mainly on seaweed. They are allowed on...

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by Jaymee January 11, 2016

‘I’ll be Back’ and it is – Wind Chill !

The UK winter up to now has been wet and windy, it is now very Wet!  Noticeably though, temperature readings have been holding up above seasonal averages, but ….. This weeks weather outlook is a chilly change downwards to the more normal ‘cold’  winter temperatures. With the high winds still being forecasted, the chilling effects of the wind needs careful monitoring for the safety of all outdoor workers and those pursuing...

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by Jaymee December 30, 2015

2015 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,100 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 18 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report.

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by Jaymee December 11, 2015

Kestrel 4000 in Record Breaking Road Trip

Yesterday R-P-R received a well-used Kestrel 4000 Pocket Weather Tracker in for a check up. The Kestrel 4000 is an essential part of kit being used in an ongoing, Guinness Book of Records breaking, road trip all around Britain. Now in its 978th day with 17000 mile completed, this epic journey around Britain, with his Kestrel4000 mounted on the handlebar, former soldier Mark Newton rides his….. mobility scooter! Mark previously...

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by Jaymee November 9, 2015

BBC WeatherWatchers goes Live

The BBC One Show on Tuesday launched the latest BBC’s 2015 Make it Digital initiative called BBC WeatherWatchers. ‘The goal of Weather Watchers is to create a new, crowdsourced weather club that will enable people across the UK to help tell the story of the great British weather’ says Liz Howell, Head of BBC Weather. Mike Burnett, executive product manager, BBC Digital Weather, said: “Audiences already interact...

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by Jaymee October 9, 2015

Sunshine on Football League Division Two – High Flyers

Plymouth Argyle are now flying high at the top of the English Football League Division Two, well done ‘The Pilgrims’. Flying high above the Home Park stadium for a few weeks is one of the GPRS Wind System Loan units from Richard Paul Russell Ltd. The Cornish company Clean Earth Energy is installing solar power panels on the roof of the Plymouth Life...

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by Jaymee October 1, 2015

New ‘Mobile Friendly’ R-P-R.co.uk website

Exciting times at Richard Paul Russell this month. Look out for the new mobile friendly website going live This change is designed to make the R-P-R.co.uk pages more easily readable on smart phones and tablets by being responsive to the multitude of screen sizes now available. This update follows the roll out of our Live Weather site www.weatherfile.com where you can view weather data...

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by Jaymee September 14, 2015

Kestrel Team trains Dog Law Enforcement Officers

In the USA.… Some Kestrel team members have been training dog wardens at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement on the features and operation of the Kestrel Drop D2 Temperature & Humidity data logger. The PA Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement are responsible for ensuring the welfare of breeding dogs and puppies in commercial breeding kennels. Also, the bureau...

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by Jaymee September 9, 2015

Kestrel Spotted on Wake Island after Typhoon Halola – And in UK

Wake Island is one of the most isolated islands in the world and Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters were used by the military to re-establish the opening of the island after Typhoon Halola. Recently, the island was vacated of all residents and military due to Typhoon Halola. After the typhoon moved past the island, US military personnel conducted mission planning...

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by Jaymee August 28, 2015

August Bank Holiday – Heat Wave

Are we in for another long wet Bank Holiday weekend, at our www.weatherfile.com site in Lymington this week we had a rainfall measurement of over 2inches in one day, can there be much water left in the clouds? Planning for an active sporting weekend in a Heat Wave ( or at least some warm weather) an essential piece of kit is the new range of Kestrel Heat Stress Trackers:...

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by Jaymee August 7, 2015

Live Wind & Weather Data for Events and Festivals

The new Mobile Wind & Weather Station – FlexiMet MWS FlexiMet Wind Systems have been used to deliver highly accurate, reliable Wind Speed & Direction data during the past few years for visitors and event personnel at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Hampton Court and the RHS Tatton Park Flower shows. They are used in airports, construction sites, emergency services...

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by Jaymee June 19, 2015

‘Outwardly, this is a simple little device’ – Combat and Survival Magazine July2015

Interesting review of the Kestrel Drop D3 by Mike Gormley, in the July 2015 issue of Combat and Survival Magazine . ‘Outwardly, this is a simple little device’. The Kestrel Drop range are wireless data loggers that work in conjunction with your smartphone or tablet (iPhone, iPad). The Kestrel Drop D3 records Temperature, Relative humidity, heat Index, Dew Point, Station Pressure Density Altitude, Pressure Trend,     ‘A...

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by Jaymee April 28, 2015

National Mills Weekend – Wind, Water and Tide

National Mills Weekend 9th-10th May 2015 is the annual festival of our UK milling heritage and provides you with a fantastic opportunity to visit mills, many of which are not usually open to the public. During the weekend Denby Dale Radio Society are co-ordinating the radio  ‘Mills on the Air’  linked event and many Radio Amateurs and Short Wave Listeners will...

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by Jaymee March 20, 2015

Kestrel wind and weather monitoring at the BBC Stargazing Eclipse Live Event 20th March 2015

  Richard Paul Russell Ltd are pleased to support the live broadcast BBC Eclipse Live event streaming on BBC 1 this morning. #eclipse2015 #bbcstargazinglive Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth and it casts a shadow on the surface of the Earth. Amazing Eclipse phenomena, such as Baily’s Beads and Diamond Ring can be seen during a...

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by Jaymee March 17, 2015

The 2015 Editors’ Choice Winner Kestrel DROP D1 Wireless Temperature Data Logger

The industry’s most coveted award honours the best new gear and essentials for outdoor enthusiasts. The Kestrel DROP D1 Wireless Temperature Data Logger has been named as a recipient of the 2015 Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award. The prestigious Editors’ Choice Awards are given annually to products in recognition of their outstanding innovation in design, materials and performance. “BACKPACKER gear...

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by Jaymee March 10, 2015

Standalone Kestrel Weather Station discount bundle

Here at Richard Paul Russell Ltd  we decided to continue the very popular discount on the Complete Kestrel Weather Meter package. The Kestrel Weather Stations give a 20% discount over buying the elements individually. The Kestrel 4000 and Kestrel 4500 Weather Station combine the weather meter with the Kestrel Vane Mount and Large Tripod to create a complete standalone weather station. These...

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by Jaymee January 30, 2015

Las Vegas launch for Kestrel Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter

Richard Paul Russell are pleased to add the Kestrel Sportsman to it offering of Ballistics Weather Meters in the UK and Europe. The Kestrel Sportsman is the ideal field ballistics calculator for any shot distance within 800 yards. It combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full Applied Ballistics G1/G7 ballistics solver to instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots within supersonic...

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by Jaymee January 26, 2015

Data Loggers and Collision Reduction on UK Roads.

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are proud to supply R-P-R designed  SpaceLogger .S10 dataloggers to Westcotec Ltd., for vehicle speed and time datalogging in their Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS). Westcotec are  specialists in the design, manufacture & installations of Vehicle VAS and other speed and warning signs seen in the UK and overseas. The Transport for London TfL ‘Effectiveness of Speed Indicator...

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by Jaymee January 19, 2015

BBC Countryfile – Keswick. Wind measurement by Lake District hilltop assessors .

UPDATE  BBC CountryFile. Last month Richard Paul Russell Ltd were asked to provide live Wind& Weather Data via one of our FlexiMetGSM Weather Stations. Located at the first ever BBC CountryFile Live event 2016 at Blenheim Palace. Full Live Wind and Weather data viewed via our www.WeatherFile.com was available to the 125+thousand visitors on internet enabled mobile phone, tablet, PC or laptops....

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by Jaymee January 15, 2015

Winter – Wind Chill Temperatures

Wind Speeds at our Lymington site registered over 60 knots at times over the last few days Brrrr! Have a look at how the wind speed affects how cold you feel : http://www.r-p-r.co.uk/wind_chill_table.htm

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by Jaymee January 15, 2015

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Partner with Business and Industry Today Magazine

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by Jaymee December 22, 2014

Southwold Lifeboat Station Internet connected WiFi Wind System goes Live !

Our thoughts this festive season go to all the men and women involved in saving lives at sea. Volunteers who provide day and night search and rescue around the UK and Irish coasts. We thank you. Richard Paul Russell Ltd are proud to announce that a new FlexiMet Wind3 System consisting of a WS-15A display, a WindSonic ultrasonic Anemometer and a SpaceLogger W.8...

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by Jaymee December 1, 2014

Black Friday announcement of Kestrel DROP® Wirelesss Environmental Data Loggers release

Exciting news for Environmental Data Logger shoppers on Black Friday when Kestrel released their new Kestrel DROP® Hot off the Press …..  Kestrel announces release of its Newest product, the Kestrel DROP® Wireless Environmental Data Loggers, which connect via Bluetooth® Smart to a user’s iPhone, iPod or iPad (generation compatible), to view, log and chart captured environmental data. Users can download...

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by Jaymee December 1, 2014

Plasma Sterilisation and DataLogging

In November nearly 150000 visitors flocked to MEDICA 2014 the world’s largest medical trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. Among many Richard Paul Russell Ltd customers exhibiting, Renosem in Korea proudly presented their new RENO Low Temperature Plasma Gas Sterilizer which has an R-P-R SpaceLogger data logger installed. Plasma sterilization includes exposing an article to be sterilised to mixed gas generated from a plasma generator...

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by Jaymee November 25, 2014

Winter – Wind Chill Temperatures

Winter is setting in, with Sub-Zero temperatures yesterday morning in the New Forest National Park,  ice scrapers were deployed to clear car windscreens (and bicycle seats) for the staff journeys to the Richard Paul Russell Ltd design and manufacturing sites in Lymington and Milford on Sea. With higher winds expected again this weekend, the chilling effects of wind needs to be monitored. All Kestrel...

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by Jaymee September 18, 2014

Richard Paul Russell And Kestrel At The Emergency Services Show

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are proud to show how Kestrel products are able to support those who work in the emergency services, Police, Fire, Ambulance, First Responders, Voluntary Workers, Search and Rescue – the list is endless! On Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September 2014 we will be at the NEC, Birmingham on Stand L42 of the Emergency Services Show,...

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by Jaymee September 17, 2014

Kestrel Weather Meters And Barn Ventilation

Richard Paul Russell Ltd is proud to supply many leading poultry farmers and suppliers with the Kestrel 3000 and Kestrel 3500 Weather Meters such as Martin Lishman, SA & DE Dixon Ltd and TDM Farm Ltd in Ireland. Environmental control is key to ensure the health of livestock. Effective ventilation and temperature and humidity control of livestock facilities is fundamental...

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by Jaymee September 5, 2014

Standalone Kestrel Weather Stations

Here at Richard Paul Russell Ltd  we decided to continue the very popular discount on the Complete Kestrel Weather Meter package. The Kestrel Weather Stations give a 20% discount over buying the elements individually. The Kestrel 4000 and Kestrel 4500 Weather Station combine the weather meter with the Kestrel Vane Mount and Large Tripod to create a complete standalone weather station. These...

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by Jaymee September 4, 2014

Kestrel 4250 And Drag Racing

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are very proud to have recently supplied the ‘Mr Whippy’ drag racing team with a Kestrel 4250 Racing Weather Tracker. The ‘Mr Whippy’ racing team were the 2012 European Champions and have an awesome record at the highest level in this breath taking adrenalin fuelled sport. M.Bugeja won the title with a massive 300 point margin....

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by Jaymee August 7, 2014

Kestrel Meters and Photography

As we move through summer towards autumn, the weather can change quickly. These weather changes can create fascinating photographs, but how do you predict weather and make sure you are prepared in advance. Kestrel handheld weather meters make this easy supplying a huge amount of data that not only give instant readings but helps to predict future weather patterns. Richard Paul...

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by Jaymee August 7, 2014

SpaceLogger.T10 Logging Farmers Harvest Weights

Its harvest time and we have just supplied a SpaceLogger.T10 data logger to John Maguire and Son to record weights for a farmer. The farmer wanted to record vehicle weight after a field had been harvested so they can analyse yield. John Maguire and Son supply weighbridges and we have partnered to connect our SpaceLogger.T10 data logger by RS232 to...

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by Jaymee August 6, 2014

Kestrel 1000 Wind Meter at Cowes Week

Richard Paul Russell Ltd have been playing spot the kestrel at Cowes Week with the Kestrel 1000 being seen. The Kestrel 1000 gives instant and accurate wind speed readings as well as average wind speed and maximum gust readings. Many sailors are using these to make key sail choice or rig settings decisions. Its compact size and durable construction encased...

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by Jaymee August 5, 2014

Mulu Cave Project & Wind Movement

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are working with the Mulu Cave Project to ascertain the best methods of monitoring air flow within this fascinating expanse of caves. The Mulu cave network is based in Borneo, deep in Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National Park. Recognised as the the most spectacular caves on earth. Over millennia the flow of water draining from the slopes of...

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by Jaymee July 24, 2014

T In The Park Successful Test For FlexiMet

Recently Richard Paul Russell Ltd loaned a test system to T in the Park for testing and feedback. The system loaned was a FlexiMet 2 system with WiFi connectivity. This allowed stage contractors to monitor and view wind speed and direction data anywhere via the local WiFi network. The system also logged all data onto the SpaceLogger.W8.Wireless data logger before...

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by Jaymee July 23, 2014

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Partner with Business and Industry Today Magazine

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are proud to announce a partnership with Business and Industry Today Magazine aimed at promoting the benefits of the Kestrel 4300 Construction Weather Meter for those involved in concrete placement. Weather and its consequences can be very expensive to contractors with professionals often relying on weather and forecast data from weather stations many miles from the actual...

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by Jaymee July 23, 2014

Kestrel Applied Ballistics Gains Positive Review

Chris Blackburn of Sporting Shooter magazine recently published a fantastic review of the Kestrel with Applied Ballistics. We loaned Chris a unit for 6 weeks and in that time he put it through its paces in real-world testing. The outcome of Chris’s test was incredibly positive with the key message that this new product can help deliver increased consistency and...

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by Jaymee July 23, 2014

Kestrels Solve Crop Spraying and Harvesting Timing Problems

The Kestrel 3500 Delta T Agricultural Weather Meter is an essential aid to farmers for determining the best conditions for crop spraying. The device delivers Delta T readings (the difference between the wet bulb temperature and the dry bulb temperature). Delta T offers a quick guide to determining acceptable spraying conditions. For example, it is not recommended to apply pesticides...

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by Jaymee July 17, 2014

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Team Up With Mountain Rescue Magazine

Richard Paul Russell Ltd are pleased to announce they have partnered with Mountain Rescue Magazine to promote the Kestrel 4000 and Kestrel 4500 weather meter range. Kestrel Weather meters deliver vital information that will help mountain rescue teams quickly and accurately assess and monitor local weather conditions, predicted weather conditions and information to asses exposure and heat stress. This information...

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by Jaymee July 17, 2014

Get Ready For The Heat!

The Met Office has released a ‘Level 2’ heat health watch warning for England and Wales over the next few days. The Level 2 Yellow — Alert and readiness is triggered as soon as the risk is 60% or above for threshold temperatures being reached in one or more regions on at least two consecutive days and the intervening night....

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by Jaymee July 16, 2014

Kestrel DROP’s Near Release

Richard Paul Russell have ordered their first shipment of Kestrel DROP data loggers and expect delivery in Mid August. Kestrel DROP’s are a logical product extension to the existing Kestrel wind and weather meter range and deliver  the same high quality environmental data readings in a highly durable and compact waterproof enclosure. What makes Kestrel DROP’s truly unique is their...

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by Jaymee July 16, 2014

Southwold Lifeboat Station Joins Weather-File.com

Richard Paul Russell ltd is pleased to announce Southwold Lifeboat Station has joined Weather-File.com. Richard Paul Russell Ltd is supplying a complete FlexiMet 3 Wind System with two WS-15A displays. The system consists of a WindSonic 1 wind speed and direction sensor using proven ultrasonic technology from Gill Instruments. This 2-axis ultrasonic wind sensor is maintenance-free and easy to install...

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by Jaymee July 1, 2014

FIFA World Cup Use Wet Bulb Globe Temperature To Monitor Heat Stress

At Richard Paul Russell Ltd we have been watching with interest the football world cup and the measurement of WBGT to bring in extra water breaks. It’s good to see sporting bodies start to take the issue of heat stress seriously and also use WBGT as the parameter to determine safe practices. Heat illness occurs when your body produces more...

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by Jaymee June 25, 2014

Yacht Haven Lymington Join Weather-File.com network

Richard Paul Russell Ltd has added a new location to Weather-File.com with Yacht Haven Lymington fitting a FlexiMet Wind 2 System. Yacht Haven required a system that delivered highly accurate and reliable wind speed and direction data. The system was to be located on a flag pole on top of their roof and they didn’t want to make costly service...

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by Jaymee June 25, 2014

Richard Paul Russell Ltd Supply Commonwealth Games

Richard Paul Russell Ltd have recently won a contract to supply Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Meters to the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. The Kestrel 4500 will be used to measure environmental conditions within the stadium including heat stress, wind speeds, wind direction and crosswind, headwind and tailwind. The 16 Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Trackers will be mounted on tripods with...

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by Jaymee June 25, 2014

SpaceLogger.S10 Data Loggers Taken To The Bottom of The Bay of Biscay

Spacelogger.S10 data loggers have been helping to map the conditions and life on the ocean floor in the Bay of Biscay. This fascinating application involved the SpaceLogger.S10 data loggers being towed at depths of 3000 metres whilst taking recordings of CTD (water conductivity, temperature and depth). The SpaceLogger.S10 data loggers were part of the equipment on three 3000 metre depth...

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by Jaymee June 9, 2014

Kestrel DROP™ Environmental Data Loggers

Here at Richard Paul Russell Ltd we are getting increasingly excited with regards the upcoming launch of the new Kestrel DROP™ range of environmental data loggers that will be launching this summer. Kestrel DROP™ are a range of compact, rugged, waterproof and accurate data loggers allowing users to monitor and record environmental data in numerous locations (in transit, water, gardens,...

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by Jaymee June 9, 2014

Summer Has Arrived – Kestrel 4400 & 4600 Will Help You Avoid Heat Stress

Summer is officially here and with a heat wave predicted over the next few weeks and months it’s a good time to raise awareness of the Kestrel 4400 and Kestrel 4600 Heat Stress Meters. The handheld Kestrel 4400 & 4600 Heat Stress Trackers use a 1 inch black globe that took over 13 years to develop, the globe keeps the...

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by Jaymee June 6, 2014

Kestrel 4500 Applied Ballistics Reviews

Richard Paul Russell Ltd have been working hard with journalists and field testers within the shooting market with the new Kestrel 4500 Applied Ballistics model. Applied Ballistics links the kestrel to the full ‘Litz’ library of G1 and G7 referenced Ballistic Coefficients (BC’s) and from this you can do custom drag curve modelling and ballistics truing associated with actual bullet...

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by Jaymee June 6, 2014

RPR Ltd Launch Blue Ocean Megaphone – The Worlds Most Durable Megaphone

Richard Paul Russell Ltd has recently launched the Blue Ocean Megaphone into the UK market. This unique highly durable, completely waterproof and MIL-STD-810F 516.5 drop tested megaphone can withstand even the harshest of environments and deliver the highest sound quality. This megaphone has been adopted by many military, police and fire services globally and also has wide use within the...

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by Jaymee June 5, 2014

RPR Ltd Install First WiFi Wireless Wind System

Today the RPR Ltd team have been busy installing their first WiFi connected wind monitoring system. The Portland 1 and Portland 2 wind sensors have both been upgraded with the Spacelogger.W8.Wireless data logger which no takes the data directly from the sensor and uploads it directly to the www.weather-file.com site over the harbour authorities local WiFi network. The benefits of...

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by Jaymee June 5, 2014

Kestrel 4200 Simplifies HVAC Engineers Servicing

As the temperature rises so does the demand for HVAC engineers as they are called to test or service heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. HVAC engineers are highly pressured at these busy times and the HVAC industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies to assist in saving time and increasing accuracy. The Kestrel 4200 is beginning to...

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by Jaymee May 28, 2014

SpaceLogger.S10 for Weighing Scales Data Logging

Recently we had a request to acquire data from a set of Kern DE scales linked to a bar code reader. The customer wanted to weigh individual and groups of product, gather data with date and time stamp. The SpaceLogger.S10 model provided the solution to this request. The SpaceLogger.S10 data logger utilised the RS232 port on the Kern scales so...

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by Jaymee May 27, 2014

AutoHoot Automatic Starting Sequence for Yacht Races

We have recently supplied Ian Mann from Canada with our AutoHoot. The AutoHoot is an electronic control unit that has been designed to accurately control the sequence of sound signals. Ian has combined our unit with a battery, horn and waterproof enclosure he has named the Lunenburg Hooter after his local yacht club the Lunenburg Yacht Club in Canada. This...

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by Jaymee May 27, 2014

Sports Training in Summer Months

Whether a sports professional or keen amateur at a local club any individual who trains throughout the year should be aware of the potential dangers of heat stress during hot summer months or when training overseas. In the UK we are less prepared for the periods of high temperatures and humidity and as such when we expose ourselves to these...

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by Jaymee May 21, 2014

Bank Holiday Water Sports

As the sea temperature rises and sea breezes start forming it’s looking like the perfect weekend to get to the water. Sailors, canoeists, kite surfers, wind surfers and SUP boarders have all relied on Kestrel Weather Meters to accurately supply environmental data and predict future weather patterns. Accurately assessing wind speed and direction is essential information for the yachtsman and...

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by Jaymee May 21, 2014

Wind Monitoring System – Hangar Doors Bournemouth Airport

Recently we supplied a wind system for a private hangar at Bournemouth airport. The hangar was being extended and during the high winds we experienced in February the temporary covers got badly torn. The hangar extension included a roll up door by MEGADOOR . These doors are specifically designed for airport hangars and as part of their specification they have...

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by Jaymee May 6, 2014

Kestrel Meter Battery Choice

At Richard Paul Russell we want to ensure the longevity of your Kestrel so you get a lifetimes enjoyment from it. A key element of product care is the choice of batteries and how the Kestrel is stored. We strongly recommend that you only use lithium batteries in your Kestrel. Lithium batteries have many advantages over alkaline batteries, most importantly...

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by Jaymee May 6, 2014

Wind Monitoring System – Chartwell House

We recently fitted a wind system with SpaceLogger.W10 data logging functionality and local WS-15A display at the National Trust property Chartwell House, Winston Churchill’s former residence. This presented some unique challenges. We needed to ensure the system was discrete and didn’t damage the appearance of this beautiful building but also supply accurate and reliable wind data. After a site visit...

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by Jaymee May 1, 2014

WiFi Wind Monitoring Systems

We have recently developed a WiFi data logger that links with our FlexiMet wind and weather systems to allow live transmission of data over a local WiFi network to the weather-file website. The first WiFi site will soon go live at Yacht Haven marina in Lymington. The new system reduces dramatically the amount of hardware required when fitting a system,...

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by Jaymee May 1, 2014

Concrete Evaporation Rate – Kestrel 4300

Weather can have a dramatic impact on contractors and its adverse effects can result in heavy costs. Monitoring forecasts can help limit the issues, but forecasts can come from locations at a fair distance from the construction site. Richard Paul Russell Ltd, the official UK distributor for Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters, offers the 4300 Construction Weather Tracker, developed just...

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