Gill Instruments Lead the Way with Innovative New Products at Meteorological Technology World Expo 2012

Gill Instruments exhibited at this year’s Meteorological Technology World Expo in Brussels on 16th – 18th October 2012, unveiling a number of new developments within the anemometers and weather stations range. The exhibition, targeted specifically at the meteorology industry, provided the ideal setting to network with top industry professionals and showcase technology innovations.

One of the products demonstrated at the show included the MetPak weather station mounted to a new marine grade bracket. The bracket reinforces the MetPak’s ability to withstand heavy vibrations found within extreme operating conditions, providing greater levels of stability.

Visitors to the stand were able to browse the range of anemometers and weather stations including the WindSonic M, WindObserver70 and WindObserver75, which were launched earlier this year.

WindSonic M generated a large amount of interest, with current customers commenting on its excellent performance, quality and durability, and how easy it is to integrate. The positive feedback received has contributed to a number of potential new global partners for the Gill Instruments product range.

Visitors were also able to gain an insight into Gill’s latest product development, the WindObserver65, which will be launched at the end of October. Featuring the same advanced ultrasonic measurement technology as the other anemometers within the WindObserver range, the WindOserver65 will monitor wind speeds up to 65m/s, features an optional heating system and full stainless-steel construction. The feedback received about WindObserver65 was extremely encouraging, with the product generating a great amount of interest ahead of the launch.

Exhibiting at Meteorological Technology World Expo 2012 was extremely beneficial for Gill Instruments, with a great deal of interest in the newly launched product ranges and fantastic feedback from our existing customers.

The sales teams are now busy following up on all the leads generated from the show and have already booked their place at Meteorology Technology World Expo 2013, stand 2030.

Gill Instruments to exhibit at HUSUM WindEnergy Trade Fair 2012

Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at the HUSUM WindEnergy Trade Fair on 18th-22nd September 2012 in Husum, Germany, the birthplace of wind power.

As the leading trade fair in the global wind turbine industry, HUSUM WindEnergy is a key event for industry professionals. Held once every two years, HUSUM provides a platform for industry organisations to share business developments and achievements over the four day networking event.

Gill Instruments will exhibit on stand 7D-21 showcasing their range of ultrasonic anemometers including the new metal WindSonic M, the WindObserver70 and WindObserver75 and the 3-Axis anemometer range, all designed for the accurate measurement of wind speed and direction in extreme weather conditions. Other products including the MetPak compact weather station will also be displayed.

In addition to the anemometers product display, a portfolio of Non-Contact Position Sensors developed by our sister company, Gill Sensors, will be on show. This includes a video illustrating the use of induction technology both in our standard product range and for custom sensors where our speciality is quick turnaround from design to delivery. We would be pleased to discuss the use of this technology within the Wind Turbine industry.

If you would like to arrange a meeting during the event or find out more about our products and services please contact us.

Gill Instruments’ WindSonic Wind Sensor Increases Bridge Safety in North Florida

The Gill Instruments WindSonic ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor is being used as part of a new traffic network designed to improve safety on bridges in North Florida.The sensors are being installed on 22 bridges as part of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization’s Intelligent Transportation Systems program.Each wind sensor constantly monitors the wind speeds on the bridge and feeds the data through NOAA satellites to the FDOT. However, planners said the technology will be the most useful during severe weather. This summer, transportation planners are hoping that information will stream right to the laptops of JSO officers and other sheriff’s deputies in the area so that they know exactly when to shut down a bridge because of high winds.“We are starting to incorporate science into the decision and we are also able to share that information ahead of time on a scientific basis,” explained FDOT ITS Engineer Peter Vega, who is working on the project.Because they have access to second by second readings from the sensors, traffic planners will be able to see if the winds are getting worse or dying down, which will allow them to have a plan in place before winds become too dangerous for drivers.“Folks can get cut off very quickly if a bridge does close,” said Jeff Sheffield, Director of the North Florida TPO. “So it’s very important to understand the conditions and know how long we can maintain traffic flow on those bridges during these events.”Gill Instruments supplied the WindSonic sensors through Microcom Design Inc., based in Hunt Valley, MD, USA earlier this year.