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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
