Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS)

The right data, at the right time, to make decisions that protect lives and property.

Before wildfire season starts, fire agencies need to understand where risk is building. Wind patterns, fuel moisture, temperature, humidity, and solar radiation all contribute to fire danger. RAWS wildfire weather monitoring stations collect that data continuously, feeding the fire danger rating calculations that determine staffing levels, resource pre-positioning, and community warnings. So agencies can act with confidence.

When fire breaks out, conditions on the ground change fast. A RAWS at or near the incident gives incident commanders real data on wind speed and direction, temperature shifts, and humidity drops. Those are the variables that determine how a fire will move and where it’s safe to deploy crews.

The fixed RAWS measures wind speed and direction, air temperature and humidity, solar radiation, and precipitation as standard. Fuel moisture and temperature sensors are available for fuels management applications. Data transmits via GOES satellite, Iridium, or cellular  into national fire weather networks, formatted for the systems agencies already use.

Built for remote sites where uptime matters most

Wildfire weather stations are placed in remote locations precisely because that’s where the data is needed most. Getting a technician back out to a failed station can take days or weeks, and during fire season, every hour without data is an hour where staffing decisions, resource deployments, and community warnings are based on less than the full picture.

The fixed RAWS is built to hold up in conditions that would compromise lesser equipment. The free-standing tower withstands sustained winds of 125 mph (201 km/h) without requiring a concrete base, and every component meets or exceeds U.S. National Fire Danger Rating System standards. Solar power with battery backup keeps observations flowing year-round without intervention.

When service is needed, the design makes it as simple as possible. Two people can easily install the station using basic hand tools, with adjustable legs for uneven terrain and an alignment system that positions sensors correctly without guesswork. The folding mast brings wind sensors to the ground so one technician can handle the full annual service visit without climbing.

Data moves from the field to your operations center without gaps.

Every fixed RAWS runs on the Axiom Fire Data Logger. It collects scientific-grade weather observations, manages power, handles telemetry, and surfaces everything through a built-in color touchscreen you can read in full sunlight. No laptop needed. No programming required. Configure and service it on-site, in any conditions.

Key capabilities:

• IP67-rated, fully sealed cast aluminum enclosure with military-style waterproof bayonet connectors
• Built-in GOES and Iridium telemetry, with optional LTE for sites with cellular coverage
• Four SDI-12 ports and an auxiliary communication port for sensor expansion
• Advanced power management with solar charging for continuous year-round operation
• Color-coded connectors and configuration wizard for fast, error-free setup