--- title: "Weather Station & Meteorological Monitoring | Aethair" description: "Professional weather stations for research, operations, and safety: air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction,…" url: https://aethair.io/solutions/weather/ --- Aethair solutions # Weather Stations & Meteorology Professional multi-parameter weather monitoring Professional weather stations for research, operations, and safety: air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and solar radiation, with derived values such as dew point, wind chill, and heat index. [Schedule a call](https://calendly.com/d/ctdd-mkr-v9v/aethair-demo-website) [Build a Configuration](https://aethair.io/build/?params=temperature,humidity,pressure,wind_speed,wind_direction,precipitation\&solution=weather) At a glance 6 core parameters [Air Temperature](https://aethair.io/parameters/temperature/) [Relative Humidity](https://aethair.io/parameters/humidity/) [Barometric Pressure](https://aethair.io/parameters/pressure/) [Wind Speed](https://aethair.io/parameters/wind_speed/) [Wind Direction](https://aethair.io/parameters/wind_direction/) [Precipitation](https://aethair.io/parameters/precipitation/) 2 devices cover it - **Thiamis** Airmar Weather Stations Why it matters ## Why Weather Stations and Meteorology Matter Weather underlies almost every outdoor activity, and measuring it locally turns a general forecast into the specific conditions at a site. Airports, ports, farms, construction projects, sports grounds, research institutions, and safety agencies all need accurate, continuous meteorological data for operations, for warning of hazardous conditions, and for the scientific record. A forecast covers a region; a station measures the actual temperature, wind, and rain at the exact place a decision is being made, which is what operations and safety depend on. Long, consistent records matter as much: they form the climatological baseline that research and planning rest upon. From wind shear on a runway to heat stress on a worksite, the value of on-site meteorology is that it captures conditions no distant forecast can resolve. What to measure ## What to Measure The core panel covers the main program. Other parameters are added for a specific site or requirement. The standard meteorological panel is **temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and solar radiation**, the parameters that define the state of the atmosphere at a site. **Temperature and humidity** describe comfort, frost, and heat risk; **pressure** underpins forecasting and altitude correction; **wind** matters for aviation, dispersion, structures, and safety; **precipitation** feeds hydrology and operations; and **solar radiation** drives evapotranspiration and energy applications. From these, useful quantities are **derived** rather than measured directly: **dew point** and **heat index** from temperature and humidity, and **wind chill** from temperature and wind. The same core sensors answer specific operational questions. **Wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT)** for heat-stress assessment is the exception: it is measured with its own natural wet-bulb and black-globe sensors. Air Temperature Meteorology Air temperature is the headline measurement of any weather station, essential to forecasting, climate records, agriculture, and public safety. Continuous, well-sited temperature monitoring (in a radiation shield at standard height) provides the baseline meteorological record and the input to derived values such as dew point, wind chill, and heat index. [Air Temperature: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/temperature/) Relative Humidity Meteorology Relative humidity is a core weather-station parameter, governing dew, fog, comfort, and the moisture available for precipitation. Continuous humidity monitoring alongside temperature yields dew point and the derived comfort and frost indices, and is fundamental to agricultural, operational, and research meteorology. [Relative Humidity: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/humidity/) Barometric Pressure Meteorology Barometric pressure is one of the oldest and most useful weather measurements, since falling pressure signals approaching storms and pressure patterns drive the wind. Continuous pressure monitoring is a standard weather-station channel, feeding forecasting, aviation, and the altitude and sea-level corrections that meteorology depends on. [Barometric Pressure: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/pressure/) Wind Speed Meteorology Wind speed is essential to weather stations for forecasting, safety, and the dispersion calculations that underpin air-quality and hazard work. Continuous wind-speed monitoring, with a cup or ultrasonic anemometer at standard exposure, supports operations from aviation and marine to construction and renewable energy, and pairs with wind direction for a full wind picture. [Wind Speed: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/wind_speed/) Wind Direction Meteorology Wind direction tells forecasters and operators where weather and airborne material are coming from, and it is indispensable for source attribution in air-quality and hazard monitoring. Continuous wind-direction monitoring alongside wind speed completes the wind vector that drives dispersion, sailing, aviation, and pollution-source work. [Wind Direction: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/wind_direction/) Precipitation Meteorology Precipitation is a defining weather measurement for forecasting, hydrology, agriculture, and climate records. Continuous rainfall monitoring by tipping-bucket or optical gauge captures both totals and intensity, feeding flood warning, irrigation, and the long-term records that reveal climate trends. [Precipitation: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/precipitation/) Solar / Global Radiation Often added · Radiation & Light Global (solar) radiation / irradiance. [Solar / Global Radiation: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/solar_radiation/) Dew Point Often added · Meteorology Dew-point temperature; the temperature at which air becomes saturated. [Dew Point: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/dew_point/) WBGT (Heat Stress) Often added · Meteorology Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT): the standard composite index for occupational heat-stress assessment. [WBGT (Heat Stress): sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/wbgt/) Wet Bulb Temperature Often added · Meteorology Wet-bulb temperature: an input for evaporative cooling and heat-stress calculations. [Wet Bulb Temperature: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/wet_bulb/) Heat Index Often added · Meteorology Heat index / apparent temperature combining heat and humidity. [Heat Index: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/heat_index/) Lightning Often added · Meteorology Detected lightning strike events. [Lightning: sensors, units, and every standard](https://aethair.io/parameters/lightning/) **Methods and guidance:** [ISO 7243: heat stress assessment with the WBGT index](https://aethair.io/standards/iso_7243/) ![Thiamis in a weatherproof box on a pole below a compact weather station.](https://aethair.io/images/products/thiamis/thiamis-weather-sensor-connectivity.webp) The setup ## How a Monitoring Setup Works Meteorological monitoring uses a Thiamis gateway connected to a professional weather station: an integrated instrument carrying temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, precipitation, and solar-radiation sensors, or a set of discrete sensors for a research-grade installation. The logger records continuously and sends the data over 4G LTE or site Wi-Fi to dashboards and alerts, along with derived values the station calculates itself, such as dew point, wind chill, and heat index. WBGT for heat-stress decisions is not estimated from weather data: it needs a natural wet-bulb and black-globe sensor set (see heat stress). Siting follows meteorological standards (sensors at standard heights, clear of obstructions, over representative ground) so that readings are comparable and defensible. One station represents its local area, with denser networks where terrain or application demands. The recommended configuration below pairs a logger with a weather station covering the standard panel. Use the configurator to add sensors or derived outputs for your application. [Customize this configuration](https://aethair.io/build/?params=temperature,humidity,pressure,wind_speed,wind_direction,precipitation\&solution=weather) Which monitor ## The Instruments in This Configuration A [Thiamis](https://aethair.io/products/thiamis/) gateway logs these instruments continuously and sends their readings to Environet over 4G LTE (cellular data included) or the site's Wi-Fi. There they get the same alerts, reports, dashboards, and API as any Aethair monitor, in one account with every other device on the site, instead of a separate vendor app for each instrument. Thiamis runs on mains power, a solar panel, or an external battery. ### [Airmar Weather Stations](https://aethair.io/sensors/airmar-weather-stations/) Airmar WeatherStation instruments (compact, maintenance-free ultrasonic multisensors with no moving parts) measure apparent wind, barometric pressure, air temperature, and wind chill in one housing. [How Thiamis connects them](https://aethair.io/products/thiamis/) What you get ## Readings, Alerts, and the Report That Proves It Every reading goes to the Aethair platform. Here is what a monitoring program gets from it. ### [Live data and alerts](https://aethair.io/platform/environet/) Every reading in Environet as it happens, with alerts by email, SMS, or webhook at the thresholds you set. ### [Compliance reports](https://aethair.io/platform/reports/) Scheduled or on-demand reports against the standards above or your own limits, as PDF or a secure link. ### [Dashboards and AI analysis](https://aethair.io/platform/dashboards/) Live displays for a site or the public, and Noesis answering questions about the data in plain language. ### [Your data, through the API](https://docs.environet.io/) Live and historical readings as JSON or CSV through the Environet API (OpenAPI 3.2), for a building management system, an ERP, or your own applications. The data is yours. [See a sample report](https://aethair.io/docs/aethair-hq-first-floor-report-example.pdf) Related solutions ## Related Solutions ### [Agriculture & Irrigation](https://aethair.io/solutions/agriculture/) Soil moisture, microclimate, and frost warning ### [Heat Stress & Outdoor Work](https://aethair.io/solutions/heat-stress/) WBGT for worksites, athletics, and events ### [Cabin Air Quality](https://aethair.io/solutions/cabin-air/) Respirable dust, gases, and blast monitoring [All solutions](https://aethair.io/solutions/) Questions ## Weather Stations & Meteorology FAQ What parameters make up a standard weather station? Temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and solar radiation form the standard meteorological panel. Together they describe the state of the atmosphere at a site and provide the inputs from which derived quantities such as dew point and heat indices are calculated. What is the difference between measured and derived weather parameters? Measured parameters come straight from a sensor (temperature, wind, rainfall, and so on), while derived parameters are calculated from combinations of them. Dew point comes from temperature and humidity, and wind chill from temperature and wind, so the same core sensors answer many questions without extra hardware. WBGT is the exception: for heat-stress decisions it is measured with a natural wet-bulb and black-globe sensor set, not derived from weather data. Why measure weather on site instead of using a forecast? A forecast describes a region, but operations and safety decisions depend on the actual conditions at a specific place, which can differ markedly because of terrain, water, or the built environment. An on-site station captures local wind, temperature, and rain in real time, and builds the consistent long-term record a forecast cannot. What is the best setup for a weather station? A Thiamis gateway paired with a professional weather station covering temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, precipitation, and solar radiation, with dew point, wind chill, and heat index derived as needed; add a WBGT sensor set where heat stress is the question. Use the configurator to match the sensors and derived outputs to your operational, research, or safety application.