WeatherHawk school weather stations

"WeatherHawk® is a curriculum based, interactive data acquisition teaching tool that is easily installed and used by school staff, or the students themselves."

Schools today teach children about the environment as part of a sound science curriculum. But looking at static charts, reading printed text, and using data collected with antiquated methods can stifle a student's interest in the natural world.

Kids don't want to just look at charts of wind and rainfall data. The whole point of studying weather is to understand how it affects us and the environment around us. A wireless, solar powered WeatherHawk automatic weather station brings environmental science alive for today's Internet-savvy kids. Read more to understand why!

Integral weather data logger

With its integral weather data-logger, the WeatherHawk will collect, store and transmit sensor data to a classroom located host computer; or even the school's network server, where all classes can view and analyze it at an age-appropriate level. Students are involved with the learning process when they monitor real-time changes in the weather and experience collecting and analyzing it themselves.

The school owns the WeatherHawk and stores the data on the host computer. There are never any on-going fees associated with the ownership and use of a WeatherHawk weather station.

PC or Mac Weather Station Software

WeatherHawk weather station software is available for both IBM compatible Windows operating system PC's, or for Apple computers with OS X .

Network enabled

WeatherHawk software licenses (PC-Windows or Mac OS X) are linked to your WeatherHawk, not the host computer; so install WeatherHawk software on every computer in the school network. This unique software license feature enables every classroom to share data from a single WeatherHawk weather station without requiring an expensive site license, or separate single user licenses for each classroom computer.

GLOBE program configured - Globally linked

WeatherHawk data is automatically formatted for transmission to the GLOBE program. GLOBE is an international exchange of weather knowledge that brings together the children of more than one hundred countries. Is "your" school a GLOBE Program school?

The GLOBE Program is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program.

For Students, GLOBE provides the opportunity to learn by:

* Taking scientifically valid measurements in the fields of atmosphere,

hydrology, soils, and land cover/penology-depending upon local curricula

* Reporting their data through the Internet
* Creating maps and graphs on a FREE interactive web site to analyze data
* Collaborating with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world

More information about GLOBE is available at: http://www.globe.gov/

Students are excited by involvement in large-scale programs like GLOBE, and take pride in making a contribution. There is a GLOBE provided WeatherHawk atmospheric data collection protocol, so WeatherHawk equipt schools can become officially involved with this exciting Federally funded program.

Consider a GLOBE configured WeatherHawk weather station for your school!

WeatherHawk software allows for sophisticated data management, but its simple enough for even very young children to work with. With a WeatherHawk, your school weather study programs can become even more exciting for students.

WeatherHawk in athletics

Does your state or district require accurate monitoring of wind speed and wind direction for validation of track and field event records; or must you keep trackside air temperature and relative humidity data for health, safety and liability concerns? Consider how a WeatherHawk weather station may fit the requirements of your athletic event weather monitoring program.

WeatherHawk schools in the community

Schools are also important centers for community life and WeatherHawk can play a role in community service.

WeatherHawk information collected at a school can be automatically posted to the school web site and easily viewed by the public and home-schooled students. A school-based WeatherHawk can even be used to provide weather data that triggers a community response to an environmental crisis.

WeatherHawk and a Web Cam together will show the weather on the school web site in real time, while providing a 7/24 picture of the school grounds for security purposes.

There are many inexpensive weather stations available for schools and you owe it to your students to compare features before you spend limited school equipment funds. WeatherHawk is made to last, with industrial grade components and simple maintenance requirements; so schools don't have to worry about frequent unit failure, or expensive maintenance and support agreements. With a WeatherHawk, it is even possible for volunteers or school employees to care for the system with ease.

Fiscally sound

Teachers understand that schools need to spend their limited funds with care. WeatherHawk is a cost effective teaching tool, with no continuing fees or third party promotional activity to support those fees required.

There are often industry sponsored Grants available for the purchase of equipment such as a WeatherHawk. Click here for links that may be useful to qualified organizations and individuals seeking funding for science education programs.

Concerned about references, then consider this partial list of agencies, businesses and schools that have selected a WeatherHawk weather station.

School facility managers can use ET0 (evapotranspiration) data from the WeatherHawk to manage the school's watering system, for improved water management and additional savings.

For schools that want to offer a rich educational experience but may have a limited budget, WeatherHawk is the best option for a school weather station.

Considering the WeatherHawk, but concerned about the installation?

Most schools that buy a WeatherHawk spend less than an hour installing it. You can download free copies of the WeatherHawk data sheet, Quick Start Guide and Site Installation Guide. Use this information to find the best location for your new WeatherHawk, and then call us to place your order.