MET- (Meteorological)

WATCH – (Watch Service)

Why use MET-WATCH?

· “On-Site” Weather – Avoid interpolating weather data from an official National Weather Service observation location (generally the airport) located miles away.

- Recorded “Minute-By-Minute” – Weather data is maintained every minute, 24 hours a day.

- All weather data recorded on site is permanently archived in Weather Affirmation’s Office.

· Identify Adverse Weather Days

· Incident Investigation

· Adjust Critical Path

· Settle “Non-Working Day” Disputes

What is MET-WATCH?

· Weather Monitoring and Recording System

· Customized for Specific Projects & Locations

Since the MET-WATCH service is installed on-site, specific weather information critical to the project is monitored.

· Data from the Project is Digitally Archived and Stored

· Daily Weather Report – Data is compiled and sent via FAX or E-mail to designated office(s) related to the project. Each report can be customized to meet the needs of clients.

Graphical Display – Can be displayed by a number of different charts/graphs.

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Tabular Display – Weather Data is collected and displayed in text data

How MET-WATCH Works?

Weather is Collected/

Stored by Certified Instruments Data is Downloaded

Into Weather Affirmation’s

Computer

Modem

Connection

Sent to

Designated

Office(s)

FAX and/or

Modem

Weather Reports

Are Generated

MET-WATCH Features

· Types of Weather Recorded*

Temperature Wind

Humidity Precipitation

*Times Of Daily Extremes Noted And Different Elements Can Also Be Recorded

· Third Party Information – Since this data is maintained by Weather Affirmation, a disinterested third party, it will remain completely unbiased. In addition, our staff has a certified consulting meteorologist so if needed any weather disputes can be settled legally.

· Certified Weather Instruments – The set of instruments are certified by national standards and the certificate is kept on file.

Components

The MET-WATCH service is made up of:

1. A set of Certified Weather Instruments Installed “On-Site”

2. Electrical Power Connection (if applicable)

3. Telephone and/or Modem Access

4. Ability to Receive FAX and/or E-Mail

Costs

Since the MET-WATCH service is designed to meet the specific needs of clients, the following factors are considered:

· Project Specific

- Duration of Service Contract

- System Configuration

- Number of Construction Sites

- Location of Weather Instruments

· Installation & Breakdown