Station History & Team
Upminster Weather has provided local data since May 2004.
Station Owner & Forecasts: Alan Paul
Design & Maintenance: James Paul
Hosted by Heart Internet.
Weather Technology
Our hardware is the Davis Vantage Pro 2, featuring a fan-aspirated radiation shield for maximum accuracy. This setup includes dedicated sensors for Solar and UV radiation.
Lightning Detection: Powered by Boltek USA hardware and Astrogenic (Sweden) software.
Core Software: We utilize Weather Display by Brian Hamilton and Weather Display Live by Julian Best.
Computer Specifications
To ensure 24/7 reliability and processing power for high-frequency uploads, the station is driven by a server-grade rack-mount system:
Core System
- CPU: Core i7 7700 (8 Core @ 3.6GHz)
- RAM: 32GB DDR4
- Storage: 2TB WD Black (7200 RPM)
- Motherboard: Asus Prime B250-PRO
Chassis & Connectivity
- Case: Military Grade 4U Rackmount
- Power: Corsair 850W PSU
- Network: 2 Port 1GB Server NIC
- Serial: 2 Port PCIE Serial Card
Location Details
Latitude: 51° 33' N | Longitude: 0° 15' E | Elevation: 30m ASL