Multiple measurements. One integrated platform.

A weather station is a measurement system used to monitor atmospheric and environmental conditions at a particular location. Depending on the application, measurements can include wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, precipitation and solar radiation. The Gill MaxiMet range combines different combinations of these measurements within compact, integrated weather stations.

A weather station can combine several sensing technologies depending on the parameters being measured. Wind speed and direction may be measured using ultrasonic or mechanical anemometers, while temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation and solar radiation require different sensing technologies. Gill uses ultrasonic wind measurement alongside solid-state sensing across the MaxiMet range.

The appropriate measurements depend on what the system needs to understand or control. Wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity and pressure are common atmospheric measurements, while precipitation and solar radiation may be important for environmental monitoring, agriculture, renewable energy and research. The Gill MaxiMet range provides different combinations so the station can be specified around the application rather than simply selecting every available measurement.

An anemometer measures wind, typically providing wind speed and direction. A weather station combines wind measurement with other meteorological parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation or solar radiation. Gill manufactures both ultrasonic anemometers and integrated MaxiMet weather stations, allowing the measurement system to be selected according to the application.

There is no single weather station that is best for every environmental monitoring application. The appropriate system depends on the parameters being measured, required accuracy, environmental conditions, power availability, communications and installation requirements. The Gill MaxiMet range is suited to applications where several meteorological measurements need to be collected from the same location within one compact platform.

The right weather station for remote monitoring depends on the measurements required, available power, communications, environmental exposure and how easily the site can be accessed. Low maintenance and efficient power consumption can become particularly important when routine visits are difficult. The Gill MaxiMet range provides compact configurations with low-power operation and ultrasonic wind measurement for applications where reducing maintenance is valuable.

Marine weather stations need to account for salt exposure, moisture, wind, movement and, depending on the application, heading and positioning. Environmental protection is therefore as important as the measurement capability. Gill MaxiMet Marine configurations are designed for marine deployment, with selected models providing enhanced environmental protection, compass functionality, GPS and heating options.

An ultrasonic weather station uses ultrasonic measurement rather than rotating mechanical components to determine wind speed and direction. This removes cups, mechanical vanes and bearings from the wind-sensing process, reducing mechanical wear and the associated maintenance requirements. Gill has more than 40 years of experience in ultrasonic wind measurement and uses the technology across its wind sensors and MaxiMet weather stations.

Yes. Depending on configuration, Gill MaxiMet can provide derived parameters including dew point, wind chill, air density, true wind, pressure at sea level, solar position and WMO wind averages and gusts. This allows the station to provide not only individual environmental measurements but also calculated information derived from them.