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HUSUM Wind 2017 Exhibition and Conference
Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at the HUSUM Wind 2017 Exhibition and Conference in Husum, Germany, 12th-15th September 2017 on Stand 2D20. Gill are well known for measuring weather parameters … Continue reading
Solar Power International
September 10-13, 2017 Mandalay Bay Convention Centre Las Vegas, NV, USA. Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at Booth 434 at the Solar Power Exhibition and Symposium. Gill Instruments focuses on … Continue reading
WindObserver 90
Precision measurement to 100m/s. The 4-transducer WindObserver uses intelligent signal processing, utilising data quality checks to ensure fast, authoritative measurements. Open measurement volume provides robust, high accuracy measurements in extreme … Continue reading
Offshore Technology Conference 2017
Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas at Booth 9142. The focus of Gill Instruments products are for measuring weather parameters including wind, temperature, … Continue reading
EGU Exhibition 2017
Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria on 23-28 April 2017. Visiting us on Stand 54 provides an opportunity to discuss all … Continue reading
Ocean Business 2017
Ocean Business NOC Southampton, UK 4-6 April 2017 Gill Instruments are exhibiting at Ocean Business 2017 located at the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton, UK on 4-6 April 2017. On our … Continue reading
CMHE 2017
Gill Instruments, with long-term distributor PTC, will be exhibiting at CMHE 2017 in Guangzhou, China on the 29-31 March 2017. The focus on Stand B026 will be on measurement in … Continue reading
MaxiMet
Our most popular compact weather station offers a host of derived parameters: Sunshine Hours Twilight Sunrise Sunset Position of the sun Solar Noon Angle of Tilt Used worldwide and in … Continue reading
Windsonic75
Our most popular ultrasonic anemometer now measures to 75m/s The new compact, low-cost 2-axis anemometer measures wind speed and direction up to 75m/s. Used globally and in a variety of … Continue reading
Superior solar measurement performance from the new GMX101 Weather Station
Gill Instruments Limited have announced further expansion of the MaxiMet range of compact weather stations with the launch of a solar only model to help maximise the performance of solar … Continue reading
MaxiMet weather stations chosen for BBC Countryfile Live
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
MaxiMet compact weather stations expand with further precipitation options
Gill Instruments has expanded the MaxiMet range of compact weather stations by introducing two new variants with additional precipitation options. Developed to meet customer needs in areas subjected to heavier … Continue reading
Gill’s MaxiMet weather stations chosen to monitor weather in UK Beehive project
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
MaxiMet with Rain Gauge & Inclinometer models debut at InterSolar 2016
Gill Instruments will launch two new MaxiMet variants on stand B2-159 at InterSolar from 22nd– 24th June 2016. The new models have introduced new features to Gill’s solar product portfolio. … Continue reading
Gill Wind Tunnel achieves independent UKAS Accreditation
The Gill Merlin wind tunnel has successfully been accredited by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the calibration of velocity instruments. UKAS accreditation certifies that the quality, process and … Continue reading
Continued expansion as Gill acquires UKAS accredited Calibration Company
Gill Corporate is pleased to announce that Labcal, a UKAS accredited calibration service company, has recently joined the Gill Group. Labcal has over 35 years’ experience in providing accredited calibration … Continue reading
Gill donate to Oakhaven Hospice Trust
Gill Instruments and their customers recently raised over £600 during a conference which saw customers attending from nineteen countries. The money was donated to The Oakhaven Hospice Trust in Lymington. … Continue reading
WindSonic installed on Tsunami Warning Systems
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
Visit Gill Instruments at the 96th AMS Annual Meeting
From January 10-14 2016, Gill Instruments will be showcasing their latest range of meteorological instruments at the 96th American Meteorological Society’s Annual Meeting. The event which takes place in New … Continue reading
Gill collaborate with local companies to create a high profile weather float
Gill Instruments’ MaxiMet Compact Weather Station has been chosen to provide weather data across one of the UK’s busiest stretches of water.
New Products and Calibration Services from Gill Instruments at Met Tech Expo 2015
Visit us on stand 4070 at Meteorological Technology World Expo to see the NEW WindObserver90 ultrasonic anemometer, testing and calibration services and much more. WindObserver WindObserver 90 is the latest … Continue reading
WindObserver soars above the South Coast’s most historic harbour
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
How WindSonic wind sensors can prevent vessels from capsizing
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
Using MaxiMet for Solar Park applications
Solar Parks are growing rapidly and generating hundreds of thousands of megawatts of PV power each year. Solar measurement instruments are critical to site profiling and monitoring the performance of … Continue reading
Monitoring solar efficiency with compact weather stations
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
New Applications Specialist joins Gill Instruments
Gill Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Jolliffe as Applications Specialist. Gill designs and manufactures a wide range of meteorological instrumentation used worldwide in many different applications … Continue reading
Investing in the future through Year in Industry Students
Gill Instruments will be continuing to support the Engineering Development Trust’s (EDT) Year in Industry scheme for the fourth year in a row. The Gill Group first joined the Year … Continue reading
Supporting advancing weather technology in the GCC
Gill Instruments will be supporting local business partner and distributor Unique Systems at WeatherTech GCC 2015 in Dubai. WeatherTech GCC, is the first event of its kind within the Gulf … Continue reading
Gill 2-axis and 3-axis anemometers provide vital wind measurement on Bridges
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
Gill WindObserver Wind Sensor makes TV debut on The One Show
Gill’s ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor featured on the BBC’s daily TV programme, The One Show on Thursday 16th July 2015. The WindObserver which can measure wind speeds in … Continue reading
Gill Year in Industry Students make Regional Finals
Gill is proud to announce that 2 Year in Industry placement students have been shortlisted as finalist in the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) South East Regional Finals for their contribution … Continue reading
Improving water and agricultural weather data at MeteoHydex
Gill Instruments attended this year’s MeteoHydex in Geneva, one of the largest exhibitions on the topic of meteorological and hydrological instrumentation and equipment. Dominating the focus of the event was … Continue reading
Gill Instruments exhibit at Nor Shipping 2015
Gill Instruments along with long-term distributor Houm, will be exhibiting at Nor Shipping 2015 in Oslo. The event celebrating its 50th anniversary takes place on the 2-5 June 2015 and … Continue reading
Gill Instruments bring prestigious anemometer range to European shows
Gill Instruments will be exhibiting at some of the largest exhibitions taking place across Europe within the next few months. Focusing on Solar Energy, Meteorological and Hydrological industries, Gill will … Continue reading
Gill’s anemometers help to understand forest ecosystems
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
Gill’s MaxiMet provides a cost-effective way of monitoring renewable energy data
Gill Instruments will present the new range of MaxiMet compact weather stations on stand L11 at All Energy in Glasgow from the 6th-7th May 2015. MaxiMet combines the renowned quality … Continue reading
Safe, reliable and approved meteorological data from Gill Instruments
Gill Instruments will be showcasing the only ultrasonic anemometer with IECEx and ATEX approvals for installation inside Hazardous Areas on stand 9938 at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2015, between … Continue reading
Gill Instruments improve sonic temperature performance in 3-axis anemometer range
The leading manufacturer of Ultrasonic Anemometers has announced improvements to the sonic temperature performance of their prestigious 3-axis anemometer range, improving the accuracy to greater than 1% in readings between … Continue reading
Season’s Greetings from Gill Instruments
2014 has been a very successful year for Gill Instruments, with new product launches and product developments projects. We would like to thank all of our valued customers, suppliers and … Continue reading
MaxiMet achieves major focus at Met Tech 2014
Gill Instruments was recently an official sponsor at the World’s largest meteorological technology exhibition in Brussels at which the company also launched MaxiMet, a new range of compact weather stations. … Continue reading
Richard McKay discusses the future of meteorological products
Gill Instruments’ Product Manager, Richard McKay, talks about emerging technologies, the future of the meteorological market and Gill’s latest product MaxiMet. What emerging technologies are coming up on the horizon? … Continue reading
Gill launches MaxiMet –a new range of compact weather stations
Gill Instruments Limited, a leading meteorological and environmental solutions provider, will launch MaxiMet, a new range of compact weather stations at the Meteorological Technology World Expo 2014. MaxiMet combines the … Continue reading
Improved safety with weather monitoring instruments
Data collected by weather stations is used not only to forecast future weather and to pre-determine risk but also to deal with real time weather conditions during critical events. Weather … Continue reading
WindSonic provides dependable data to the world’s oceans
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
Intrinsically safe anemometer at Oceanology China
Gill Instruments with local distributors PTC International will be presenting their latest Intrinsically Safe (IS) anemometer at Oceanology China from 3-5 September 2014 in Shanghai. The WindObserver IS will be … Continue reading
How can using more extensive weather data help optimise building systems?
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
Gills’ anemometers helping environmental monitoring at power stations
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 use Gill Instruments’ anemometers to increase operating safety
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
Gill’s anemometers play a key role in wind monitoring on Hong Kong landmark structure
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
Gill showcase professional anemometer range at Meteorex
We would like to thank all our customers, distributors and visitors that came to see us at METEOREX 2014 in St Petersburg, Russia. Artur Miller, Sales Engineer at Gill instruments … Continue reading