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The Washington State Ferry System (WSF) is the largest ferry system in the United
States. The 29-vessel fleet makes over 500 trips per day, facilitating transportation
of commuters, tourists, vehicles, and goods to islands and peninsulas throughout
Puget Sound.
In an effort to make meteorological data from the Sound available to the public,
the Washington State Department of Transportation funded the installation of weather
stations on seven of the ferries. The stations measure meteorological parameters
along the ferry routes and provide ferry operators and the general public with data
for more accurate weather reports and forecasts.
The stations provide meteorological data where such data was previously unavailable
due, in part, to the unique geographic and environmental features of the region.
Download the PDF to learn how MeteorComm's
Fleet Location System integrated with the Ferry System's weather stations to provide
real-time data to optimize fleet performance.
For more information on Mobile Weather Stations on Washington State Ferries, visit
Campbell Scientific's website.
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