Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast
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@Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:
Dear Windy.com users,
We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.
Here are the regions where they need your help
- Northern India or Nepal
- Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
- Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
- Japan
Site Requirements:
- Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
- The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
- An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
- Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).
Benefits to Hosts:
As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.
Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.
We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.
Thank you for your support!
The Windy.com TeamI am interested kindly do the needful
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@Suty said in Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast:
Dear Windy.com users,
We're excited to support our partner nowcast (https://www.nowcast.de/en/) in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network, that provides real-time data to Windy. So if you are interested in helping Windy and you want to see real time lightnings in your region, then this opportunity is for you. Nowcast is seeking volunteers in specific regions to host sensors, which are crucial for improving lightning detection and safety measures.
Here are the regions where they need your help
- Northern India or Nepal
- Mexico, Costa Rica, or Panama
- Western Pacific, including the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau
- Japan
Site Requirements:
- Location should be free from significant electrical noise (e.g., distant from transformer stations, large motors, or high-voltage power lines).
- The site should provide a small area (less than 4 sqm) for the antenna.
- An elevated, restricted area with a clear, unobstructed horizon at a 25° elevation angle.
- Ideally, access to power and internet (less than 20W power usage and below 50kbit/s for data).
Benefits to Hosts:
As a host, you will not be required to install, maintain, or repair the equipment. All installation and maintenance costs will be covered by nowcast. In return, you'll receive either non-commercial access to nowcast's web application, allowing you to monitor thunderstorm activity and receive customizable alerts about lightning activity around your location, or a financial compensation.
Also as mentioned above, by becoming a host, you will also support the integration of enhanced lightning coverage for these regions in the Windy.com, benefiting users worldwide.
We appreciate your involvement and support in this significant project to enhance global safety and weather awareness. If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us.
Thank you for your support!
The Windy.com TeamSi estoy interesado en participar vivo en Veracruz México
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@Suty I am located in Tharad - North Gujarat In India. I love to host a lightning detector at my loaction if it is applicable.
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Hi I'm from Bikaner ,Rajasthan, India and I have a location for your project and I'm interested for this setup installation on my site so kindly tell us how to apply .
My mail id. kmanjhu2010@gmail.com
My mobile No. 919414283513 -
@Kailash-Manjhu I already sent an email to you with further info and contacts. The rest here was already contacted as well.
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I am living in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Write me if need help. We have several area WISP tower in here.
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Hola me gustaría colaborar en el sistema de detección de rayos, soy radio aficionado mi indicativo es HP8EFJ, vivo en Aguadulce, Cocle, Panamá, ubicación EJ98rf.
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@net_ruben I already sent further details to you on your email address.
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We have a golf course located West of Tokyo that would be interested in learning more about the program. The site would be perfect given it's location.
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I am in Ibaraki Japan and I think we might meet the requirements. I’m not 100% sure about the horizon viewing (depending on which view) and we do have power lines near but not sure if they are noisy or not. I’m not an expert at Japanese power lines… but we are willing to have someone check and install on our property if it is an ideal location.
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Is it still open? I would love to host a sensor.
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@Neil-Ratan Hi, I already replied to you in the chat window, so we can continue in discussion there.