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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
