Vaisala HydroMet™ Automatic
Weather Station MAWS201
The Vaisala HydroMet™
Automatic Weather Station MAWS201 which is a portable AWS for temporary
installations, features the same design as the Vaisala TacMet Tactical
Meteorological Observation System MAWS201M for demanding tactical
meteorological applications. Its lightweight aluminum tripod and easy-to-use
connectors make it fast to set up. Each leg is adjustable for use on uneven
terrain. The MAWS201 is field-proven in a wide range of applications:
- Meteorological research
- Civil defense
- Environmental impact studies
- Emergency response
- Fire weather
- Waste management
The basic suite of sensors typically measures wind,
pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation. In addition,
measurements can be taken of e.g. multi-level soil temperature, soil moisture,
global and net solar radiation and water level and temperature. Generic and
configurable 16 bit A/D conversion is included in case you want to interface
your own sensors. In addition to the standard meteorological and statistical
calculations, the extended calculation library also includes
Evapotranspiration, heat index, forest fire index, wind chill and many others.
With 5 basic sensors, a solar panel and an internal battery
the MAWS201 weighs just 15 kg. It can be transported in two lightweight carry
cases made of cellular polypropylene (EPP), a lightweight but very rugged
material that provides excellent protection. The cases are equipped with
handles, hinges, wheels and latches for padlocks.