Prevent heat stress injuries for student athletes and outdoor events with precise wet bulb globe temperature monitoring you can trust, so you can focus on the game.
For athletic trainers and directors who prioritize athlete safety, Perry Weather delivers precise on-site wet bulb globe temperature monitoring. Move beyond generic regional data and broad estimations with hyper-local WBGT monitoring and alerts powered by your heat stress policies.
WBGT offers a clearer and more precise understanding of real-world conditions than heat index, ensuring safety and informed decision-making for all outdoor activities.
WBGT measurements are automatically recorded and stored, ensuring you stay compliant without the tediousness and potential errors of traditional manual methods.
We translate data into practical steps based on heat stress policies and local regulations. From hydration reminders to activity adjustments, we ensure safety first.
Never worry about having to set up tripods or do readings every 15 minutes during outdoor activities again. Perry Weather automatically monitors WBGT and records readings every 15 minutes, so you can ensure you’re in compliance without the hassle.
Perry Weather stations include a precise WBGT monitor with a large 3.5″ black bulb sensor, offering more reliable readings than smaller handheld devices.
Competing handheld devices are prone to inaccuracies due to factors like shadows and calibration errors. Perry Weather’s stationary unit minimizes these issues, ensuring consistent and dependable heat readings by eliminating human errors
Perry Weather’s web and mobile app keeps you informed of heat risks for the day and what decisions to take based on your policies, so you can confidently safeguard those you’re responsible for.
Automatic instructive alerts and warnings that are triggered based on your policies, keeping you compliant and confident in your decision-making so everyone on your staff knows exactly what to do when WBGT levels are high.
Perry Weather automates the process of monitoring Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) by recording its values every 15 minutes, eliminating the need for manual note-taking or logging.
Get heat and WBGT risk updates based on your policies, so you’re not caught by surprise and are able to adjust outdoor activities accordingly.
Have questions about how Perry Weather monitors WBGT and heat stress? Check out some of our frequently asked questions.
Wet bulb globe temperature measures heat stress in direct sunlight, giving a better idea of how the human body will react in hot and humid weather.
WBGT readings, unlike regular temperature readings, combine the effects of:
-ambient temperature
-wind speed
-relative humidity
-sun angle
-cloud cover (solar radiation)
Learn more about wet bulb globe temperature
By taking in these other factors, WBGT is a more practical, accurate, and useful measurement of heat as it relates to the body, especially when dealing with outdoor activities and sports programs.
Said plainly, WBGT is the best measurement to prevent exertional heat stroke.
States like Georgia have begun mandating the use and monitoring of WBGT for all high school outdoor athletic programs. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has recommended Texas athletic programs to start using WBGT and moving away from heat index.
There are two complex formulas involved in calculating Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. To truly get WBGT measurement right, having an on-site WBGT sensor like the one offered with Perry Weather’s weather station is the way to go. Perry Weather’s outdoor weather station is equipped with a more capable 3.5” diameter black bulb, providing precise and timely WBGT readings.
Portable devices are prone to human-error, especially if they require frequent calibration or if users don’t use them properly.
For handheld devices to be accurate, they must be mounted on a tripod 4-6ft off of the ground and calibrated for 30 minutes prior to measurement.
Perry Weather’s on-site sensor gives you real-time WBGT data without any need for calibration or waiting time.
Unlike WBGT, heat index is a measurement that only takes into account air temperature and humidity. Think of it as the “feels-like” temperature in a shaded area. Heat Index is measured in the shade rather than the sun, and doesn’t factor in cloud cover (solar radiation), wind, or sun angle.
For situations where precision and heat safety are needed, like in outdoor sports practice or outdoor events, WBGT is preferred. Learn more about heat index vs WBGT
If you need help crafting a heat stress and WBGT policy for your needs, Perry Weather offers policy consultations backed by expert meteorologists to make sure your policy is accurate, tailored, and comprehensive.
Learn more about how to craft a WBGT policy for your location
The data from the black bulb sensor on Perry Weather weather stations is reflected onto your user-friendly website and mobile dashboard. Depending on the reading and your policy, clear and instructive alerts are then delivered via SMS alerts, PA warnings, and more.
So, if your WBGT reading is at dangerous levels, your staff members can receive warning alerts to take action.
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