Windcrane Cranes and General Blog posts

Weather risks represent a challenge for cranes, construction firms and other companies with outdoor operations. Without any preparation and response, extreme weather conditions can cause more material damage and safety concerns.

This article describes which industries are affected by high global wind speeds and what dangers can arise from not being prepared for gusty weather. Construction, mining, outdoor events and the marine industry are all users of specialist wind speed monitoring systems such as windcrane.

The inconsistent nature of the weather is a challenge for any business with outdoor operations. 5 features you need to consider for effective wind and weather monitoring when managing outdoor operations on construction and public sites.

Forecasts were originally based on past observation, but modern weather science makes ample use of technology. Large amounts of weather data are collected from multiple sources and processed by supercomputers. The data sources include weather stations, satellites, sea buoys, even airplanes and ships. All weather variables that can be measured are useful when forecasting - air temperature, wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc.

A port becomes more competitive by being able to load and unload more tonnes of cargo per day and this can be accomplished in two ways:

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR A MANUFACTURER IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR? As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands to all types of devices and business sectors, construction equipment manufacturers will face a key challenge.

Temperature differences between air masses lead to pressure differences, and this produces wind. The process is complex and includes Earth's

WARNING: This blog is a bit technical and goes into detail of how accurate wind speed data capture & recording works

Cloud computing is often associated with entertainment: having all your multimedia in an online database that is accessible and intuitive. However, cloud computing is also a powerful business tool, allowing information management with data volumes and transmission speeds that were impossible just a few decades ago. In

Does your current weather monitoring solution have the right features to measure wind speed and direction effectively? Whilst wind data is only reliable if the measurement system is accurate, weather monitoring is often performed in locations with limited access to communication networks.

In recent years, the often unpredictable nature of extreme weather events means that a weather monitoring system performs a very important function.

Weather monitoring systems are available in many configurations, but what makes WINDCRANE different is the underlying technology. Modern organisations operate across vast geographic distances and as a result, have large volumes of weather data to manage.

There are many times in industry when knowing how to measure wind direction is useful. It is a key element of safety in aviation, boating and winter sports, and must also be considered when designing structures, both permanent and temporary.

Do you rely on slow data to make weather and wind decisions? If you’re in the construction industry or outdoor operations, you probably use weather forecasts to plan your activities.

There are many anemometer uses possible today including remote wind measurement. Anemometers have a broad range of applications, and they are necessary for safe operation in many heavy industries and outdoor settings.

Measuring wind speed is useful for many reasons. From improving safety in outdoor locations to assessing potential sites for wind power projects. In addition, wind speed monitoring is a key element of meteorology.

Think about chaotic movement, the unstable flow of wind… this is what wind turbulence is. If you’re still not clear, remember the last time you were on an aeroplane and there was turbulence. It’s not a nice experience. WHY IS WIND TURBULENCE SO IMPORTANT IN CONSTRUCTION? It’s very simple, assume your hands and arms are

At WINDCRANE™, we’re proud of the fact that our wind speed monitors are built in Scotland, where we have some of the best workplace health and safety records in the entire world. Thanks to the efforts of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Scotland and other UK nations have become some of the safest countries i

Parts of the UK have been hit hard this summer, with high winds and torrential rain. But how is it affecting business, and what can we do to try and combat it? The dreadful summer has been caused by low pressure and winds from the Atlantic, which is experiencing lower temperatures than average. As a result we have seen

Lisa Cairns explains the benefits of using an Internet connected wind speed monitoring system for cranes and construction to Jason Bradbury

Structural designs become more challenging when many tall buildings are close together. Since buildings change wind patterns around them, they can affect the loads experienced by neighboring properties. Therefore, any building design must consider the effect of other structures - not only the existing ones, but also simultaneous constructions and future projects.