The Philosophy behind the Meteor2020 series of Digital Dial Instruments
When digital instruments first made their appearance in experimental science they were hailed as providing hitherto unparalleled precision and convenience.When they became interfaceable to computers, they were recognised as indispensable for efficient data gathering and processing. Since then, the advent of Digital Signal Processing has thoroughly endorsed that view. Accordingly, the Meteor2020 series exploits all these advantages of digital measurement technology.
On the other hand, in the movement from analogue displays to digital, something was lost. The eye and brain is much less efficient in interpreting a series of changing numbers than it is in observing the movement of a needle against a scale. It is is much easier to zero an analogue instrument than a digital one. And it is much easier, again, to assess the rate of change of a signal as it is represented by the speed of movement of a needle, that it is when that same signal is displayed by a row of digits in constant change.
That is this is a general verdict across a wide range of population is demonstrated by the short-lived popularity of digital watches, and their prompt replacement by the familiar analogue watch-face once again.
In reality, the assets of both worlds are needed, which is why the Meteor2020 series has been developed. The combination of the precision and convenience of data in a digital form with the visual accessibility of an analogue dial will provide a range of advantages to the user from both analogue and digital attributes.
There is a further advantage of the Meteor2020 series design. With the adaptablility of its firmware and software, the modular design of its sensor interface, and its flexibility in processing and scaling data, the Meteor2020 series can be economically adapted to measure, record and display virtually any measurable quantity. In conformity with the policy of Meteormetrics to offer inexpensive custom design of its instruments, clients are welcome to enquire concerning the design and manufacture of an instrument specific to their needs. Meteormetrics will be happy to quote.
Large, clear display with adjustable backlight - readable in all conditions.
High precision with expanded scale to give a readability to 0.05mB
Accurate to 0.4mB across the range, precise to +/- 0.1mB, stable to +/-0.1mB. Long term stability of 0.27mB/year.
Gradient of the pressure displayable at the touch of a button
Fully adjustable for height above sea level.
On demand forecasting with 94% accuracy in UK.
Stylish case with carrying handle, easy control using two buttons with three colour illumination
Informative guidebook for easy set up and use.
Full warranty and after-sales service.
The Meteor2020D or the Meteor2020F Precision Intelligent Electronic Barometer can be yours, inclusive of carriage for £799.99 plus VAT
Purchase orders are welcome from Companies, Government Departments, & Public Institutions whereupon goods
will be supplied with a 30 day invoice.
Ordering is simple: place your order via email.
You will be sent an invoice which you can settle by cheque or by on-line bank transfer.
Your order will be handled efficiently and with care and despatch will be confirmed to you via email.
Please note that Meteormetrics Instruments are hand-built, tested and calibrated to order and will be supplied within 28 days of your order being received.
The Meteor2020D reads the current atmospheric pressure on its outer scale and provides a series of facilities in its quick menu at the touch of a button.One touch on the left-hand menu button causes the instrument instantly to expand its scale and provide a precision reading of the pressure to 0.05mB. Another touch, gives the slope of the pressure change in mB/hr. In the automatic forecasting version, the Meteor2020F, a further touch of the quick menu button gives a weather forcast for next 4 hours with 94% accuracy in the UK. The forecast which resolves between 26 possibilities is generated by an algorithm explained in an article in our knowledgebase.
The right hand button gives access to the main menu for setting the instrument and adjusting the backlight. This latter feature gives the instrument a very crisp presentation of the data and allows the instrument to be read accurately under any light conditions.
The Meteor2020D is an outstanding asset where precision, reliability, readability and rapid visual assessment of current conditions are essential. Where local forecasting is needed, the Meteor2020F will fit the bill very well indeed. Where computer interfacing via a USB port is needed, or where datalogging capacity is required then the equivalent instrument, the Meteor2020WX and the Meteor2020WXDL are recommended. These instruments are in an advanced stage of development.
THE FORECASTING POTENTIAL OF THE METEOR2020F
The welter of forecasts available on the Internet and elsewhere have one great disadvantage, they never apply to a very local circumstance. In any particular place, the immediate weather prospects
depend upon the exact position of the isobars relative to that place and their movement over it. This means that for
accurate local short range forecasting, on-the spot measurement of pressure and pressure gradient are indispensable.
The Meteor2020F provides the precision measurement and the forecasting to meet this need.
At a domestic and personal level, it will tell you whether a couple of hours in the garden are realisable, or whether
a walk is an option or even whether it is reasonably safe to put out the washing!
At a recreational level, the Meteor2020F will be a vital asset to a golf course, sports centre, or cricket club.
At a marina or on board a yacht, the Meteor2020F will provide vital local meteorological intelligence to plan sailing trips and to choose
destinations.
At a commercial level, Meteor2020F can aid decision-making in farming, construction, painting and decorating and in many other
trading and industrial environments.
At a scientific and meteorological level, the Meteor2020F would be an asset to any serious weather station.