KESTREL® POCKET WEATHER™ METERS – TOOLBOX METEOROLOGISTS YOU CAN RELY ON

BOOTHWYN, PA… For thousands of people who deal with environmental conditions in the field or workplace, having accurate and reliable weather information is a necessity.  NK, manufacturers of Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters, offers six handheld weather instruments that make many jobs easier and safer.  Ranging in price from $89 to $329, Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters make excellent gifts this holiday season. (www.nkhome.com)

“Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters were developed as high precision tools,” says Michael Naughton, Product Manager at NK. “Each instrument is calibrated to strict specifications, and is designed and built here at our US plant to provide years of reliable use.”

Kestrel Meters take every environmental reading including wind speed, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, altitude, wet bulb temperature, density altitude, wind chill, heat stress index and dewpoint. They are fully waterproof and float and have a large, liquid-crystal backlit display. Most models come with a hard, rubberized, slip-on cover to protect the unit.  Some models also have data upload capabilities.  The impeller is user-replaceable to ensure accuracy even after thousands of readings.

Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters are on the job in the following professions, for example:

  • Military- The durable and rugged Kestrel provides the US Military with portable, accurate and reliable weather information in the harshest of environments, including the deserts of Iraq.
  • Wildland Firefighting- The information provided by the Kestrel is instrumental in predicting the behavior of forest fires, and planning the strategy for fighting them.  The speed, accuracy and range of the Kestrel’s RH functions are critical for this demanding and dangerous environment.
  • Agriculture, Landscaping and Grounds Management- Safe chemical applications require accurate on-location information about the prevailing winds, as well as temperature and humidity readings.  The Kestrel’s large impeller mounted on sapphire jewel bearings provides accurate readings of the slightest breezes.
  • Construction- The pocket-sized Kestrel Meter is fully portable, allowing construction workers to assess on-site conditions to ensure a safe working environment for cranes, booms and other wind-sensitive equipment.
  • HVAC- The Kestrel Meter’s data storage makes it easy for HVAC professionals to obtain quick and accurate airflow measurements, and aids in facilities monitoring.
  • Police Work, Search and Rescue- Density altitude and wind speed factor into ballistics calculations.  Humidity and wind provide guidance for working rescue dogs.
  •  Meteorology- The Kestrel 4000 is a fully portable complete weather station at a fraction of the price of other weather monitoring devices.  Programmable data logging and PC upload offer unlimited functionality.

Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters are available at nationwide retail locations, as well as on the web, or direct from NK. NK’s Kestrel Weather division has been researching, developing and manufacturing technically advanced portable weather instruments for over eight years and owns multiple patents on their unique features.  All Kestrels are manufactured in Boothwyn, PA.

- Know Your Conditions -

For more information, contact Amy Winner at 610.447.1555 x219,
or visit www.nkhome.com.

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