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Soiltech Beacon Wind Speed/Direction Gauge

Soiltech Beacon Wind Speed/Direction Gauge

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Soiltech Beacon Wind Speed/Direction Gauge

The Beacon sensor can be planted, harvested, and transported with crops, delivering data throughout the entire product lifecycle via Global Cellular and Local Bluetooth Low Energy channels. Standard Beacon functionality can be expanded by swapping out the end-caps containing additional sensors and features.

When it comes to farming, especially high-value crops, the decisions you make every day can have a lasting impact on yield, quality, and your bottom line. While regional weather forecasts might suffice for weekend plans, they fall short when timing things like foliar sprays or overhead irrigation. That’s where field-specific weather data becomes a game-changer.

This is where Soiltech Beacons come in. Beacons, along with a couple of add-ons, can become excellent in-field Anemometer, providing you with as accurate and specific as you can get!  Conditions like wind speed all affect how well a product works — and whether it stays on target.

What the Anemometer Does:

  • Measure wind speed and direction of the wind.

  • Often used as part of a complete weather station setup.

How it Helps:

  • In the Field: Provides insights into wind speed to plan for spraying activities and irrigations to protect crops from wind damage.
  • In Storage: Can help monitor airflow around storage buildings to optimize ventilation and reduce the risk of mold or spoilage.
  • Farm Management: Farmers can ensure pesticides and herbicides aren't carried off by the wind by avoiding sprays during periods of high wind. Growers who use overhead irrigation can also irrigate during times of lower wind speeds so irrigation water makes it to the soil.
Optional Additional Configurations (Sold Separately)
  • Field Antenna (Recommended for areas with poor cell service or if the device will be buried more than 1ft under the soil.)
  • Rugged Antenna (up to 25ft conduit wrapped cable + antenna, with temperature/RH/USB port)
  • Rain gauge
  • CO2
  • O2

When it comes to farm management, both in the field and in storage, data is king. Stock Soiltech Beacons have become essential soil sensor tools for many potato, onion, and sugar beet farmers, providing real-time field condition data and helping to make informed decisions. But what truly sets Beacons apart for many different crops and use cases is the variety of add-ons available, each designed to enhance functionality and provide deeper insights.

Soiltech Beacons are about more than moisture, and we've made them customizable for you to use for more than just the growing season! 

The real value of these add-ons comes from how they work together to create a complete picture of the growing and storage environment. For example:

  • A rain bucket and anemometer can help fine-tune irrigation and spraying schedules.
  • CO2 caps provide early warnings about spoilage and decomposition, giving farmers and/or food processors time to adjust ventilation and reduce losses.
  • Storage and ambient antennas ensure that even the most remote or hard-to-reach locations are monitored consistently.

Farming is full of variables, but with the right Beacon add-ons, farmers can control more of the process, improve yields, and reduce post-harvest losses. The future of farming lies in better data—and the Beacon system is helping farmers get there.

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