The Tornado Detector, currently available in prototype formats, uses a low power Doppler radar to sense approaching tornadoes 2 mile (3.2 km) away, day or night.
Once detection is made, data on the tornado is sent via a dedicated wireless link to a central location. From there, warnings to other receivers and alarm devices may be made.
Warning time is nominally 5 minutes, depending on the tornado’s approach speed.
The unit is available with either solar power or 110 V AC powered with battery backup, thus does not depend on electricity from the power company which often fails during storms.
Mounted on top of a 14 to 30 ft. (4.5 to 10m) tall mast, the Tornado Detector constantly sweeps the horizon, with its sensor aimed just above the tree line, scanning for tornadoes that are on or near the ground. It may be used in rural areas and small communities as an individual unit, or in urban areas as part of a network where units are spaced at 1 mile (1.6 km)intervals for protecting city wide areas.
Electronic filtering inside each unit suppresses false alarms from aircraft and blowing rain, snow or leaves.
The radar detector may be turned ON or OFF via data link.
| General Specifications | Solar Off-Grid Systems |
| Load | Up to ¾ hp submersed water pump using up to 2,500 Watts continuous, 6,500 Watt surge, 220 V AC and 20 to 50 psi pressurized tank. |
| Solar System | 2 to 8 – 285 to 330 Watt solar panels. Each solar panel meets Class 1 Division 2 and shock resistant requirements. |
| Inverter | 4,000 Watt continuous, 7,000 Watt surge capacity. 24 V DC input, 220 V AC output. |
| Solar System | 4 to 12 x 12 V DC diesel tractor batteries with at least 700 Ampere start current. |
| Charger Controller | Located inside the portable structure, charger controller houses, a controller, circuit breakers, terminal strips, microprocessor assembly, and 2 position switch battery switch. |
| Connection Box | Port for connecting 220 V AC from the inverter to the pump. |
| Wiring | The wire sizes depend on the current being carried. Sizes up to 03 gauge are used. Wiring is fully connected to each component and tested before shipment. |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| System | The Well Power Systems are delivered assembled in portable structures, ready for connection to an existing well. |