Help Us Expand Global Lightning Detection with Nowcast
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Soy De Mexicali México Frontera con California si de algo pueda ayudar con mucho gusto... quedo a sus ordenes !!
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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 TeamHello, how can I participate, I am located in Magdalena Sonora Mexico
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Hola, me gustaría apoyar, soy de Celaya, Guanajuato, México.
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Would be happy to help in such a noble cause for scientific research and public safety
Location nakhatrana, kutch, gujrat, india
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Estoy interesado como puedo ser parte de este maravilloso proyecto soy de Campeche México estoy frente al mar
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I am interested in participating in the NowCAST Lighning detector project. I am located in Okinawa, Japan. I believe I can meet all of the requirements for site selection. Also, I can identify other sites that may be even better. I already participate in the Blitzortung lightning network. (Although that is an amateur project.) I hold a 1st class Amateur Radio license. I may also be able to do installation and maintenance. Be advised that we experience strong typhoons in this area of the Western Pacific. These storms and the salty sea air are challenging for iequipment installations.
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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 TeamInterested, Una Himachal Pradesh, India
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I agree, to support the proyect in expanding the coverage of their global lightning network
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@Suty I am located in Pal, Raniwara district- sanchore in Rajasthan India . I'd love to host a lightning detector at my loaction if it is applicable. Kindly let me know.
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@Kangiska i will love to host this sensor im located in northen Punjab India
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Hi, I sent details to all of you via email.
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@Suty Hi, any chances nowcast can collaborate with users in South India. I am from Andhra Pradesh and would like to host a lightning sensor in our area which would help to increase accuracy.
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I am from Kolkata, what can I do?
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Hi, interested in providing area to setup sensor. I have 100mbps connection with uninterrupted power supply. Coordinates to my location (North India) are (28.8907960, 76.6345280).
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@Nitin-Goyat I can also help in maintenance & installation. I am already running diy setup to monitor temperature using raspberry.
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Please, anyone, who is interested, send your email contact via chat window here on community to me.
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We are located a short distance from the southernmost point of North America. West coast of the province of Veraguas Panama.
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Interested to host the equipment at Mukerian , Punjab, India - 144211
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