Weather Stations

Designed and created in collaboration with Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory (RSTL). A compact weather station featuring an additional heated rain gauge to monitor surface conditions 24/7.

Weather conditions greatly effect horse racing racetrack surface maintenance protocols. Conditions such as temperature, humidity, and windspeed are large contributing factors to surface moisture evaporation rates - some surfaces may see up to 80,000 gallons of water applied to maintain a target moisture content during the summer. Additionally, wind gusts are considered a concern for jockey safety in some in racing jurisdictions. Measuring total precipitation received can also be used to justify sealing or closing a racetrack.

These measurements are considered to be critical as the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) moves forward with their required surface documentation which includes daily surface monitoring and measurements. Data is reported through Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory's Maintenance Quality System (MQS).

Currently there are 7 of these weather stations deployed at Aqueduct, Charles Town, Emerald Downs, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, Laurel Park, and Santa Anita racetrack.

For more information or to request a quote, please contact us at: info@rainiersensing.com

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