Applications & Case Studies

Typical utility-scale PV installation. An improved power forecast can be achieved when performance analysis of a PV plant starts to account for losses due to localised weather conditions. Elements such … Continue reading

Saildrone carrying out bathymetric seabed mapping surveys around the USA coast, providing a massive cost advantage over traditional vessel use. Read Article As you can see from the article, the … Continue reading

In the past many national weather service organisations approached the challenge of understanding and forecasting the weather with a strategy of having as much data as possible, regardless of quality … Continue reading

The WindSonic being used to measure 2D wind and general met for understanding when changes in CO2 and CH4 occur and where they come from. WindMaster is the backbone of … Continue reading

The University of Birmingham has built a Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) experiment to increase the understanding of the dynamic response of forests to environmental change, including climate change. Richard McKay, … Continue reading

Gill’s MaxiMet compact weather stations will provide weather data to the first ever BBC CountryFile Live, one of the UK’s largest country shows. From 4th-7th August 2016, the MaxiMet GMX … Continue reading

Gill’s MaxiMet compact weather stations are being used as part of the University of Bristol’s environmental project to monitor bee activity. ‘Live from the Hive’ is a research project put … Continue reading

Gill’s WindSonic chosen for tsunami detection buoys after tests prove it is the most reliable. On 22nd September 2015, the Chilean Navy research vessel Cabo de Hornos departed from Valparaiso, Chile, … Continue reading

Gill Instruments’ MaxiMet Compact Weather Station has been chosen to provide weather data across one of the UK’s busiest stretches of water.

The Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth harbour is the tallest and most iconic viewing structure on the UK’s South Coast, reaching a total height of 170m (547ft) and weighing 30,000 … Continue reading

Gill’s Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction sensor has been chosen to provide critical wind measurement data to avoid capsizing and stability issues on a motor yacht. A captain of a … Continue reading

Meteorological instruments including Gill’s MaxiMet and MetPak compact weather stations can be used to provide crucial management information on the efficiency of solar parks. Meteorological instruments help identify what may … Continue reading

Bridges can be vulnerable to extreme wind conditions, therefore the constant monitoring of bridges is vital for both structural integrity and the safety of bridge users. In some cases, due … Continue reading

For many years researchers and scientists have been trying to better understand the processes that govern the tree and forest ecosystem. Data recorded from research stations across the planet help … Continue reading

Robust ultrasonic anemometers from Gill Instruments are withstanding the elements on data buoy applications across the World’s oceans. Gill WindSonic ultrasonic anemometers are renowned for reliability in harsh environments and … Continue reading

As a minimum, most Building Automation Systems (BAS) have sensors to detect humidity and outside air temperature to enable limited but informed decisions about mechanical systems operation. However, there is … Continue reading

Monitoring and measuring the environmental conditions around power generation plants is an essential function around the world and is usually tightly controlled, to minimise any impacts on the environment and … Continue reading

Container terminals are busy, 24/7 working environments that present many hazards. The multitude of equipment in motion creates a high risk environment. An additional challenge that can affect both the … Continue reading

Located in one of the most active typhoon prone regions in the world, the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is the longest  dual-deck suspension bridge in the world. Carrying … Continue reading

WindSonic wind speed and direction sensors from Gill Instruments provides accurate on-site wind measurements at Glastonbury this year. The robust and lightweight 2-axis ultrasonic anemometer is installed as part of … Continue reading

The WindSonic ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor from Gill Instruments Ltd has been integrated into a low-cost air quality monitoring system currently deployed around London’s Heathrow Airport. The new … Continue reading

The Gill Instruments WindSonic ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor is being used as part of a new traffic network designed to improve safety on bridges in North Florida. The … Continue reading

AWE International magazine, which is focused on the environmental analysis industry, recently featured Gill Instruments in a case study about environmental monitoring with solid-state meteorological instruments. The case study includes … Continue reading

Weather data provided by the Gill MetPak II Weather Station increases understanding of the affects of weather and climate on stone structures. The Gill MetPak II Weather Station is being … Continue reading

Gill WindSonic ultrasonic wind sensor provides wind speed and direction data for positioning system on robotic mower. Since its launch in 2002 the Gill WindSonic ultrasonic wind sensor has been … Continue reading