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TruMet PW100: Modernise your rainfall network - same mast, same cable, same data pipeline.

Solid-state optical precipitation sensing. For networks that monitor flood risk, water infrastructure, transport safety and climate. Available today.

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TruMet PW100 · Optical Rain Gauge

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Weather

Compact, integrated weather monitoring. Multiple parameters from a single sensor, configured for the environment.

MeasuresWind speed/directionTemperatureHumidityPressureSolar radiation
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Compact integrated weather monitoring

Plug-and-play multi-parameter weather sensing for most applications. Reliable in demanding environments, no separate sensors to wire and configure.

MaxiMet· 14 models · GMX200 through GMX603View the range ›

Marine and coastal weather

IP68-rated with integrated 6-axis compass for ship and offshore deployments.

MaxiMet Marine· GMX260, GMX560

Cold climate weather

Anti-icing for low-temperature environments and arctic deployments.

Heated MaxiMet· option for GMX500/501/550/551/600

Configurable reference-grade weather

Modular sensor integration for research and meteorological services.

MetConnect· modular, configurable platform
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Rain

Infrared optical rainfall measurement. No moving parts, no calibration drift, no funnel blockages. Standalone or integrated with weather stations.

MeasuresRainfall intensityTotal accumulationDrop size and typeHail detection
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Optical rain measurement (no moving parts)

Standalone infrared rain gauge engineered to overcome the long-standing reliability challenges of mechanical rain measurement.

TruMet PW100· no moving parts · no annual maintenanceView specifications ›

Weather monitoring with integrated rain

Multi-parameter weather station with optical rain gauge built in. One sensor, all parameters.

MaxiMet with Rain
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Heat

Heat stress and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring for occupational health, sport, military and construction compliance.

MeasuresWBGT indexBlack-globe temperatureAir temperatureRelative humiditySolar radiation
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Heat stress & WBGT compliance monitoring

All-in-one sensor with integrated black-globe thermometer for compliance with ISO 7243, OSHA and emerging UK heat-stress regulations. Suitable for construction sites, sports venues, military training and industrial environments.

MaxiMet Heat Stress· integrated black-globe sensor · ISO 7243 compliantView the product ›
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Wind

Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensors plus dedicated wind data displays. No moving parts, no annual replacement, reliable in the harshest conditions.

MeasuresWind speedWind directionGust+ Heating (icy conditions)+ ATEX certification (hazardous areas)
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General-purpose wind speed and direction

Cost-effective, high-performance ultrasonic wind sensor for most applications. The most-shipped wind sensor in the Gill range.

WindSonic· 3 models · WindSonic, WindSonic M, WindSonic 75View the range ›

Lightweight, portable wind

Compact and high-accuracy with easy setup for portable and rooftop deployments.

WindUltra

Hazardous area & harsh environments

Robust stainless steel sensor with ATEX approval and optional heating for icing.

WindObserver· 6 models · II, 65, 70, 75, 90, RH

Wind data displays for control rooms

TFT displays for marine bridge, helideck and field installations. Configurable layouts.

TFT Wind Display range
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Research

3-axis precision wind measurement with vertical wind component. Output rates up to 100 Hz for turbulence, eddy covariance and atmospheric flux research.

MeasuresWind speed (3D)Direction (3D)Vertical wind componentSonic temperature+ Up to 100 Hz output+ PRT and analogue inputs

Precision 3D wind for industry & meteorology

High-precision 3-axis ultrasonic anemometer used in precision applications for over 30 years across meteorology, wind energy and applied research.

WindMaster· 3 models · Standard, Pro, HS · up to 32 HzView the range ›

Lightweight research-grade wind

Aluminium and carbon fibre construction, 50 Hz and 100 Hz output rates with PRT and analogue input options.

R3 series· R3-50, R3-100, R3A-100

Vertical flow analysis with built-in inclinometer

Horizontal head for highly accurate vertical flow analysis. Stainless steel with PRT and 6 analogue inputs.

HS series· HS-50, HS-100
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MaxiMet GMX500 helps Brunel Solar Team win 8th world title.

3,000km across the Australian outback. Compact weather data, race-critical reliability.

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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge · Australia

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