Weather satellite images for everybody

Released on = November 6, 2005, 7:17 am

Press Release Author = VIERLING Communications

Industry = Electronics

Press Release Summary = Vierling Weatherman brings images from satellites directly to the PC

Press Release Body = Ebermannstadt, July 27, 2005. Vierling now offers the world’s first complete weather satellite station for everybody. The Vierling Weatherman consists of a satellite receiver, an aerial and Windows-based software. The system delivers up-to-date weather photographs approximately every four hours. This makes the Weatherman ideal for individuals wishing to observe the weather in holiday regions or to equip their caravans or boats with an on-board weather stations. The system can also be integrated in computer science, electronics and geography projects at schools and universities. The weather satellite station can be ordered in Germany from the current Conrad Electronic catalogue for 499 euros. The
development of further sales channels is in progress.

Images from U.S. satellites
The Weatherman allows the user to receive the APT (Automatic Picture Transmission) signals from satellites of the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and to display them as color or black/white images. The NOAA weather satellites orbit the earth at a height of more than 800 kilometers and deliver images with a resolution of about four kilometers. The Weatherman usually receives signals from four different satellites. Thus, up-to-date photographs are available about every four hours.

More than just fascinating images
No matter where the Weatherman is used on earth, it always delivers the weather images of this location with a visible reception range of approximately 3,000 by 6,000 kilometers. The photographs also include ground, cloud and water temperatures.“An inexpensive software registration will additionally activate country borders,
distance meters and a system of coordinates”, explains Wolfgang Baschant, the responsible product manager at Vierling. “With these features, the system provides much more than just fascinating views from space. Even laypeople will be able to determine the upcoming development of weather fronts hours in advance.”

Electronics trainees involved
Baschant is particularly happy that his project has been integrated into the training program for the currently eight electronics trainees at Vierling: “It is very important to us that all of our trainees here at Vierling quickly get acquainted with projects that are based on actual use. In the Weatherman project for example, the trainees have participated in circuit tests and aerial assembly and have gained insight into development, calculation and purchasing. Participation in
real projects helps our trainees to get a general idea of neighboring fields. This goes far beyond the common training goals and can lay the foundations for their further personal development at Vierling.”

System requirements for PC or Laptop:
- Pentium 166 or higher
- Windows XX or higher
- At least 150 MB of free hard disk space

Product and satellite images available from:
Dr. Markus Diehl, Vierling Communications GmbH
+49 (0)9194 / 97 - 284, markus.diehl@vierling.de.

About Vierling
Vierling is a telecommunications supplier based in Ebermannstadt, Germany, offering customized communications and test equipment for companies of all sizes. Vierling’s products range from GSM and 3G gateways (fixed cellular terminals), GSM phones, alarm generation systems and remote control technology to complete portable and
stationary test solutions for telecommunications and data networks. In addition Vierling’s Production division specializes in development and manufacture of electronic subassemblies, devices and systems for companies of all industries (Electronic Manufacturing Services, EMS). The Vierling Group has 250 employees and generates annual sales of about Euro 30 million. Vierling Communication SAS is
Vierling’s subsidiary in Plaisir, France (near Paris). By sales partners Vierling is represented in more than 40 countries worldwide. Further information: www.vierling-group.com.

Web Site = http://www.vierling-group.com

Contact Details =
Press Contact
Dr. Markus Diehl
Manager Marketing Communications
Vierling Communications GmbH
Pretzfelder Straße 21
D-91320 Ebermannstadt
Phone.: +49 (0)9194 / 97 - 284
Fax: +49 (0)9194 / 97 - 105
Email: markus.diehl@vierling.de