All Weather, Inc. (AWI), a leading manufacturer of automated weather information systems and meteorological sensors, announced today that significant milestones have been reached in the Gulf of Mexico relating to its work with ITT Corporation to supply 35 Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS).
AWI will provide the turn key installation of 35 FAA Certified AWOS systems to be located on oil pumping platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. AWI's effort includes site surveys, engineering, production, and installation over the next year, as well as maintenance of the systems for 15 years.
For the last year AWI has been actively performing site surveys and producing 35 AWOS systems for the Gulf region. These efforts have resulted in a total of 14 AWOS systems currently installed and providing surface weather reporting to the region. The remaining 21 sites are scheduled for installation and commissioned in the near future.
Jason Hall, President of AWI, was enthusiastic in his response to the progress in the Gulf. "We are very happy with the progress in the Gulf to date and look forward to a rapid deployment of the remaining sites. We are committed to bringing accurate and current weather reporting to the aviation community especially for the hundreds of daily helicopter operations in the Gulf region".
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation is a diversified high-technology engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to creating more livable environments, enabling communications and providing protection and safety. The company plays an important role in vital markets including water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. ITT employs approximately 40,000 people serving customers in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated $9 billion in 2007 sales.
All Weather, Inc. has been granted approval for an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Type AV (Altimeter and Visibility). AWI has been designing and producing various AWOS Types for over 20 years including AWOS Types A, I, II, III, P, PT, T and PTZ. The recent certification of an AWOS AV adds to a long list of FAA certified equipment in AWI's product line. The AWOS, developed by AWI, is an unmanned system that provides up-to-the-minute weather data to airport personnel and pilots.
Over the last couple of years many airports have been pursuing sensors and systems to support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and a key requirement relating to equipment for these procedures is an AWOS. The FAA has determined that the minimum equipment requirement for IFR approaches is for each airport to be equipped with an AWOS AV or better.
AWI has a unique AWOS AV solution because not only is our altimeter and visibility certified by the FAA so is AWI's wind speed and direction, temperature, rain fall, and humidity sensors. In effect, for the price of an AWOS AV you will be getting a certified AWOS Type II. Some competitors who offer AWOS AV solutions can only provide "advisory" winds, temperature, rain fall, and humidity rather than FAA certified sensors.
"The ability to provide an AWOS AV to support airports in their quest for IFR approaches is key to increasing airport safety and weather awareness," said Barbara Baca, U.S. AWOS Sales Manger for All Weather, Inc. "The AWI AWOS AV is perfectly suited to meet and in fact, exceed all IFR approach rules for AWOS related requirements".
All Weather has been selected to outfit seven airfields throughout the country of Nigeria with state-of-the-art Lightning Detection and Reporting Systems. Nigeria is a country with frequent and heavy lightning activity making uninformed air travel hazardous. With the installation of the AWI Lightning Detection and Reporting Systems, air travel to and among the destinations of Nigeria is greatly enhanced.
"Nigeria is a great example of the benefits of Lightning Detection technology," said Steve Glander, International Sales Manger of All Weather, Inc. "The airfields using the AWI Lightning Detection and Reporting System are scattered across the country of Nigeria. Using this system will help route air traffic out of harm's way making air travel both safer and more efficient."
The Lightning Sensor, developed by AWI, is an FAA, ICAO & WMO compliant, unmanned system that provides up-to-the-minute lightning data to airport personnel, pilots, and meteorological offices.
All Weather announced today that it has completed and implemented an new web server named AWOS Web(tm) in the quest to provide easy access to AWOS data from anywhere at anytime.
AWI has developed a unique AWOS networking tool allowing for the display and dissemination of AWOS METAR messages, equipment status, real time weather reporting, and remote maintenance monitoring capabilities. AWOS Web(tm) will enable all users with internet access the ability to monitor up to 200 weather stations in real time including access via PDA devises common to most cellular phones.
Jason Hall, President of AWI, was enthusiastic about this new product offering. "We are thrilled to be able to offer this unique ability to our AWOS customers. The tool allows for the viewing of current weather conditions at numerous airfields from your home, office, or cell phone at the click of the mouse. Coupled with our data archiving and remote maintenance capabilities this tool will make your AWOS an invaluable tool for weather monitoring and reporting".
All Weather has been selected to provide the County of Los Angeles four Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) to be installed at airports in the greater Los Angeles County. The AWOS, developed by AWI, is an unmanned system that provides up-to-the-minute weather data to airport personnel and pilots. These AWOS systems play a vital role in keeping pilots and airports informed and prepared over the crowded skies of Los Angeles County.
"Los Angeles is well-known for its crowded airspace and sometimes dangerous wind conditions," said Barbara Baca, U.S. AWOS Sales Manager for All Weather, Inc. "The AWI AWOS is perfectly suited to those conditions. With its consistent and reliable reporting, our AWOS is a key ingredient to ensuring air safety surrounding the selected airports."
Included in AWI's AWOS offering are sensors for measuring wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, and barometric pressure, the Los Angeles County airports will also be outfitted with AWI's Laser Ceilometer and Dual-Technology Visibility Sensor. Airport weather will also be made available to numerous parties over the internet using AWI's AWOS Net.
All Weather is working with KUANTA to increase the safety for United States Military personnel who operate near the Kirkuk, Iraq airport. Safety is being enhanced by providing a state-of-the-art Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS). The AWOS III, developed by AWI, is an unmanned system that provides up-to-the-minute weather data to airport personnel, pilots, and meteorological offices in the Kirkuk region.
"These systems will provide around-the-clock weather data to the Kirkuk airport that, until now, have had limited access to weather information," said Jason Hall, President of All Weather, Inc. "The AWOS will increase safety and situational awareness for all users of the Kirkuk airport especially the United States Military. The AWI AWOS will fill a crucial gap by providing continuous weather data".
Included in AWI's AWOS are sensors for measuring wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall, barometric pressure, visibility, cloud height, present weather, and runway visual range. The design of the Kirkuk AWOS is consistent with the requirements of CAT II type approaches.
About All Weather, Inc.
All Weather, Inc. (AWI) is a leading developer of high-accuracy; high-dependability weather information systems that help users minimize risks in an unpredictable world. The company provides AWOS aviation weather systems and air traffic control display systems, as well as a wide range of high-accuracy meteorological sensors and systems, including laser ceilometers, runway visual range systems, lightning detection sensors, and a variety of other meteorological sensors.
AWI's ASOS, AWOS, and AWSS systems meet the stringent standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and FAA. AWI has installed more than 2,800 high-end automated weather systems around the globe, working with such leading authorities as the U.S. National Weather Service, FAA, ICAO, WMO and commercial users around the world.