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Russell Scientific Finds New Home

Russell Scientific Finds New Home

Skyview Systems Ltd acquires Russell Scientific Instruments: 235 years combined expertise in UK weather monitoring 

Skyview Systems is delighted to welcome Russell Scientific Instruments to our weather family.

With some 160 years’ prestigious presence in the UK weather industry, Russell Scientific designs and manufactures precision weather instruments to the highest industry standard.

Metcheck; already part of the Skyview Weather Group, and Russell Scientific have a long-standing partnership; and the acquisition of this company sits perfectly alongside group owned weather brand ClimeMET, under our established meteorological umbrella.

With Metcheck’s 42-year history and Skyview’s 33-years of trading, we are thrilled to be the UK’s most established and trusted suppliers of weather monitoring equipment, boasting a phenomenal 235 years of combined weather expertise.

With our shared values of sustainability and quality, coupled with a strong British heritage of skilled craftsmanship, we are honoured to take Russell Scientific into the next chapter and look forward to exciting times ahead!

In this Jubilee year, we are thrilled to add a jewel in the crown in bringing Russell Scientific into our group of companies.”

- Nic Hart, Managing Director, Skyview Systems

FAQs

Q: How do you monitor and predict winter weather impacts?

A: We use a sophisticated weather forecasting system to track adverse conditions. This enables us to allocate resources such as snow ploughs and antifreeze effectively.

Q: How does the magnetic track thermometer help?

A: The thermometer provides temperature readings of railway tracks, allowing operators to anticipate and address issues such as frozen rails or stress-induced rail deformation.

Q: Why not deploy snowploughs across the entire network?

A: The unpredictable and often mild nature of Britain’s winters makes it impractical to maintain a large fleet nationwide. Instead, we position snowploughs strategically in regions most likely to experience heavy snowfall.

Q: What safety measures are in place for passengers duringsevere weather?

A: Rail operators implement speed restrictions during icy conditions to reduce risks such as overshooting signals. Network Rail also coordinates closely with train operators to adapt schedules and provide clear communication to passengers.

Q: Are trains in Britain equipped to handle snow and ice?

A: Many modern trains are fitted with features such as anti-ice systems and wheel-slip protection, ensuring better performance during adverse weather.

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