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Rugged Weather and Environmental Meters
This weather meter offers firefighters all the environmental data they need to make informed decisions. It features a compass, PIG, FDFM and many other environmental measurements, and can be used hand-held or mounted on a tripod.
This weather meter offers firefighters all the environmental data they need to make informed decisions. It features a compass, PIG, FDFM and many other environmental measurements, and can be used hand-held or mounted on a tripod.
The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations The 5500 Fire Weather Meter Pro provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most. Measure every environmental condition plus PIG and FDFM and view trends with on-screen data graphing. Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, this meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you're assigned. It offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. It also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and single AA battery operation.
This meter measures: Altitude, Barometric Pressure, Crosswind, Density Altitude, Dew Point, Dew Point Temperature, Wind Direction and Orientation, Fine Dead Fuel Moisture, Headwind/Tailwind, Heat Stress Index, Pressure Trend, Probability of Ignition, Relative Humidity, Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) Temperature, Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometer), Wind Chill and Wind Speed.
Features
Applications
Ideal for the following:
Software Download
Kestrel Link for Windows and Mac| Wind Speed/Air Flow Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20ft/min |
| Resolution | 0.1m/s, 1ft/min, 0.1km/h, 0.1mph, 0.1 knots, 1B, 0.1F/S |
| Range | 0.6 to 40.0m/s, 118 to 7,874ft/min, 2.2 to 144.0km/h, 1.3 to 89.5mph, 1.2 to 77.8 knots.0 to 12 B, 2-131.2 |
| Ambient Temperature Sensor | |
| Accuracy | 0.9°F, 0.5°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°F/0.1°C |
| Range | -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±2% RH |
| Resolution | 0.1% RH |
| Range | 10 to 90% 25°C non-condensing |
| Pressure Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±1.5 mbar at 25°C, 700 to 1100 mbar/ ±0.044inHg at 77°F 20.67 to 32.48 inHg/ ±0.022 PSI 10.15 to 15.95 PSI |
| Resolution | 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 PSI |
| Range | 25°C/77°F, 700to 1100 mbar/20.67 to 32.48 inHg/10.15 to 15.95 PSI |
| Compass Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±5° |
| Resolution | 1°, 1/16th cardinal scale |
| Range | 0 to 360° |
Weather has a very impactful effect on both starting and sustaining fires. Wind, temperature and humidity are all important factors to take into consideration. The Kestrel Weather Meter 2016 Fire Line includes lifesaving and important features such as Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) which saves time and ensures consistency of readings between emergency professionals.
Fire fighters need accurate, timely and current situational awareness in order to respond effectively to any fire hazard they face. Weather conditions are unpredictable and can cause a bad situation to get worse if you are not tracking the latest conditions. Wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity are factors fire fighters take into consideration especially when digging firelines.
The Kestrel line now includes a full range of meters and loggers, including models with built-in Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) readings. Wireless data transfer to smart phones and tablets using Kestrel LiNK™ makes communicating real-time conditions easier than ever. Heat stress prediction models help keep personnel safe when working in extreme hot weather conditions.
Learn More
High and low wind speeds, temperature, humidity and altitude are all important factors to take into consideration when faced with a wild fire. It is important to know the surrounding conditions to understand how a fire is evolving. The new PRO line of Kestrel Fire Weather Meters measures these variables and allows you to communicate with your team detailed data reports using the free Kestrel LINK app. Eliminate errors with these meters by having the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) tables built right in. The PRO models even data log all your readings so you have immediate trend information at your fingertips.
Learn MoreControlled or prescribed burning is an important technique used in forest management and farming to reduce fuel buildup and decrease the likelihood of serious hotter fires. Since future weather is uncertain it’s important to gather all the necessary readings you can to monitor while conducting these burns. Wind speed, wind gust, average wind, temperature and humidity are all measurements you can take with the new Kestrel DROP D3FW Fire Data loggers. These meters can be left on site to record days of round-the-clock temperature and humidity readings and then can be viewed on a mobile device. This allows you to gather adequate weather information on the day before and the day of a burn. Fuel will not burn when wet and will not burn adequately when relative humidity is too high. Fire control becomes difficult when relative humidity is too low. Now you can take the guess work out of these important factors and manage the burn site to ensure that a fire does not get out of control.
Learn More
During the hot summer, risks of heat stress increase exponentially for wildland firefighters when working in extreme conditions. Fire fighters must take into consideration the added impact of wearing heavy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on heat stress. Temperature is not the sole indicator of heat stress. You must take into consideration the heat stress in direct sunlight which takes into account temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover to give you a reading of how hot it really feels. The Kestrel Fire Weather Meter PRO with WBGT is an all-inclusive weather station with a heat stress indicator to keep fire fighters and emergency personnel safe when working outside. This meter has pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to indicate when conditions have become extremely unsafe which makes it the ultimate tool for safety of your team.
Learn MoreClick on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, Safety Orange.
| Wind Speed/Air Flow Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Larger of 3% of reading, least significant digit or 20ft/min |
| Resolution | 0.1m/s, 1ft/min, 0.1km/h, 0.1mph, 0.1 knots, 1B, 0.1F/S |
| Range | 0.6 to 40.0m/s, 118 to 7,874ft/min, 2.2 to 144.0km/h, 1.3 to 89.5mph, 1.2 to 77.8 knots.0 to 12 B, 2-131.2 |
| Ambient Temperature Sensor | |
| Accuracy | 0.9°F, 0.5°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°F/0.1°C |
| Range | -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±2% RH |
| Resolution | 0.1% RH |
| Range | 10 to 90% 25°C non-condensing |
| Pressure Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±1.5 mbar at 25°C, 700 to 1100 mbar/ ±0.044inHg at 77°F 20.67 to 32.48 inHg/ ±0.022 PSI 10.15 to 15.95 PSI |
| Resolution | 0.01 inHg, 0.1 hPa|mbar, 0.01 PSI |
| Range | 25°C/77°F, 700to 1100 mbar/20.67 to 32.48 inHg/10.15 to 15.95 PSI |
| Compass Sensor | |
| Accuracy | ±5° |
| Resolution | 1°, 1/16th cardinal scale |
| Range | 0 to 360° |
Weather has a very impactful effect on both starting and sustaining fires. Wind, temperature and humidity are all important factors to take into consideration. The Kestrel Weather Meter 2016 Fire Line includes lifesaving and important features such as Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) which saves time and ensures consistency of readings between emergency professionals.
Fire fighters need accurate, timely and current situational awareness in order to respond effectively to any fire hazard they face. Weather conditions are unpredictable and can cause a bad situation to get worse if you are not tracking the latest conditions. Wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity are factors fire fighters take into consideration especially when digging firelines.
The Kestrel line now includes a full range of meters and loggers, including models with built-in Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) readings. Wireless data transfer to smart phones and tablets using Kestrel LiNK™ makes communicating real-time conditions easier than ever. Heat stress prediction models help keep personnel safe when working in extreme hot weather conditions.
Learn More
High and low wind speeds, temperature, humidity and altitude are all important factors to take into consideration when faced with a wild fire. It is important to know the surrounding conditions to understand how a fire is evolving. The new PRO line of Kestrel Fire Weather Meters measures these variables and allows you to communicate with your team detailed data reports using the free Kestrel LINK app. Eliminate errors with these meters by having the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) tables built right in. The PRO models even data log all your readings so you have immediate trend information at your fingertips.
Learn MoreControlled or prescribed burning is an important technique used in forest management and farming to reduce fuel buildup and decrease the likelihood of serious hotter fires. Since future weather is uncertain it’s important to gather all the necessary readings you can to monitor while conducting these burns. Wind speed, wind gust, average wind, temperature and humidity are all measurements you can take with the new Kestrel DROP D3FW Fire Data loggers. These meters can be left on site to record days of round-the-clock temperature and humidity readings and then can be viewed on a mobile device. This allows you to gather adequate weather information on the day before and the day of a burn. Fuel will not burn when wet and will not burn adequately when relative humidity is too high. Fire control becomes difficult when relative humidity is too low. Now you can take the guess work out of these important factors and manage the burn site to ensure that a fire does not get out of control.
Learn More
During the hot summer, risks of heat stress increase exponentially for wildland firefighters when working in extreme conditions. Fire fighters must take into consideration the added impact of wearing heavy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on heat stress. Temperature is not the sole indicator of heat stress. You must take into consideration the heat stress in direct sunlight which takes into account temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover to give you a reading of how hot it really feels. The Kestrel Fire Weather Meter PRO with WBGT is an all-inclusive weather station with a heat stress indicator to keep fire fighters and emergency personnel safe when working outside. This meter has pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to indicate when conditions have become extremely unsafe which makes it the ultimate tool for safety of your team.
Learn MoreClick on a category to view a selection of compatible accessories with the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro, Safety Orange.
