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Boltek StormTracker

 

Boltek's StormTracker uses state-of-the-art technology to make real-time lightning detection affordable. How does the StormTracker work? The StormTracker is an add-on to your IBM PC or compatible computer allowing you to not only tell if lightning is near but see where it is. StormTracker detects lightning strikes up to 300 miles away and plots them in real time on a map of your area.

 

StormTracker works by detecting the radio signals produced by lightning. These are the same signals you can hear on an AM radio during a thunderstorm. StormTracker's direction-finding antenna provides direction information while storm distance is calculated from received signal strength. Special processing in software reduces the effects of strike-to-strike energy variations providing more accurate distance information.

 

With StormTracker you are actually detecting the lightning strikes themselves. There are no on-line or recurring charges of any kind. StormTracker has two built-in alarms. The Close Storm Alarm will activate if a thunderstorm is detected closer than a preset distance. The Severe Thunderstorm Alarm activates if the number of lightning strikes per minute exceeds a preset limit. 

 

All lightning strike data is logged to your computers hard diskThis allows you to replay the previous few hours events in accelerated time. This feature allows continuous looping through the data from a user selectable start point up to present.  Watching historical data in accelerated time gives great insight into the trend of the current storm.  Now there is no more guessing if the storm is heading your way as with audible warning type systems. You can instantly see where the storm is and in which direction it is heading.

 

StormTracker includes 50 feet of antenna cable. Additional cable may be ordered, up to 200 feet total cable length. StormTracker includes software for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

For advanced applications, Lightning/2000
™ software is available for displaying StormTracker lightning images on the Internet or an internal Intra-Net and to add more advanced lightning display and analysis capability to StormTracker.

 

Do you need to put this unit on video or Television? We have solutions! Call our tech line at 530-899-8434 or email us info@weathershop.com with your special needs. We provide support for Cable TV and broadcast television use of these products.

 

Screenshot Image Samples: 

 

sample1[1].gif (30600 bytes)Scattered thunderstorms on 200 mile range.
sample2[1].gif (32856 bytes)Thunderstorms moving into Buffalo.
sample3[1].gif (34111 bytes)Thunderstorms leaving the area.
sample4[1].gif (40944 bytes)As above without Distance Rings.
sample5[1].gif (10423 bytes)Thunderstorms near Boynton Beach Florida on 100 mile range.

Download a demo version of StormTracker.

 

 

Features:

  • Detect if lightning is in your area.
  • Receive early warning of approaching or developing storms.
  • Configurable Severe Storm and Close Storm Alarms.
  • Determine from which direction the approaching storm is coming.
  • Follow developing and decaying storms from first strike to last.
  • Save all data for future analysis.

 

PC Card and remote antenna. The card will fit in a PCI slot (available on most PC's).

 

StormTracker's antenna is a small black box (3"x2"x1-1/2") which may be mounted indoors (in a wood framed house for example) or outdoors. The antenna is typically mounted ten to twenty feet above the ground, away from large metal objects and sources of electrical noise such as televisions and computer monitors.

 

Antenna and cable connector. The cable is just like 10base-T network cable with RJ45 connectors.

 

 

 

Frequently asked questions about StormTracker

 

You can make your own Maps:
StormTracker may be run without a background map, but most people find the display to be much more useful and interesting with a map. You can make your own map using a paint program such as Windows Paintbrush or order a set of maps from us. Maps are stored as PCX files for the DOS software and MAP (Boltek's vector format) or BMP files for the Windows software. Several sample maps are provided with the StormTracker system to get you started if you plan to make your own map.
Custom Background Map Package - $69.00
Our Background Map Package includes maps for the 100, 200 and 300 mile ranges for both the DOS and Windows software. Please specify city and county or latitude and longitude (if known). Your maps will be custom made, centered on your location. You'll need to specify your city, state, zip code or latitude and longitude. 
Foreign Background Map Package - $149.00
Package includes maps for all three ranges (100, 200 & 300 miles) for both the DOS and Windows software. Please specify city and latitude/longitude. 

 

 

#340  BOLTEK STORMTRACKER (PCI)   $549.00   Qty:  
Complete with PCI receiver board, antenna, 50 feet of antenna cable, Windows software and manual.

#338  CUSTOM BASE MAP SET (continental US)   $69.00
StormTracker can be used without a background map but we recommend having one. You can make your own or we can make them for you. Custom made maps for the 100 mile, 200 mile and 300 mile ranges within the continental US. Please specify your city, county and state.
THIS MAP IS SPECIAL ORDER SOFTWARE AND IS INELIGIBLE FOR RETURN
City County State  Qty:

#339  CUSTOM BASE MAP SET (outside continental US)   $149.00
StormTracker can be used without a background map but we recommend having one. You can make your own or we can make them for you. Custom made maps for the 100 mile, 200 mile and 300 mile ranges within the continental US. Please specify your latitude, longitude, city, and country.
THIS MAP IS SPECIAL ORDER SOFTWARE AND IS INELIGIBLE FOR RETURN
Latitude Longitude
City Country  Qty:

#337  EXTRA ANTENNA CABLE   $0.60/foot   Additional Feet:   
LD-250 Lightning Detector includes 50 feet of antenna cable. If you need a longer cable indicate how many additional feet you require. For example: a 60 foot cable = 10 extra feet. 200 feet maximum cable length (150 additional feet max).

#377  EXTRA ANTENNA FOR STORMTRACKER   $139.00   Qty:   
Buy an extra antenna if you will be moving the LD-250 between two locations.

Instruction Manual (.PDF files require Adobe Reader)
    StormTracker PCI Manual

 

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