ZMT Military Weather Station (Mobile Field Meteorological Station)
ZMT
The ZMT is a portable weather station built for field and mobile meteorological use, mounted on a 1.8m carbon-brazing tripod that installs in under 2 minutes. It weighs under 3kg excluding its carry case. MetSensor UK supplies the ZMT to UK defence and field-operations buyers as the official Zata IoT reseller.
- ✓ Installs in under 2 minutes on a 1.8m carbon tripod
- ✓ Weighs under 3kg excluding case (case adds 1.5kg)
- ✓ Digital MEMS temperature, humidity and pressure sensors
- ✓ Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensing
- ✓ Piezoelectric rainfall sensor and magnetic compass
- ✓ Operating temperature range -50°C to 85°C
- ✓ Optional GPS and 4G modules
Specifications
| Temperature range/accuracy/resolution | -50 to 85°C, ±0.2°C, 0.1°C |
|---|---|
| Humidity range/accuracy/resolution | 0-100%, ±2%, 0.1% |
| Pressure range/accuracy/resolution | 300-1150 hPa, ±0.3 hPa, 0.01 hPa |
| Wind speed range/accuracy/resolution | 0-60 m/s, ±0.3 m/s or ±3%, 0.1 m/s |
| Wind direction range/accuracy/resolution | 0-360°, ±3°, 0.1° |
| Rainfall range/accuracy/resolution | 0-10 mm/min, ±3%, 0.01 mm |
| Compass range/accuracy/resolution | 0-360°, ±1°, 0.1° |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 85°C |
| Operating humidity | 0-100% |
| Operating voltage | DC 5-30V |
| Power consumption | <200 mA @ DC12V |
| IP rating | IP67 temp/humidity; IP68 pressure; IP55+ overall |
| Tripod material | Carbon brazing |
| Tripod height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | <3 kg excluding case; 1.5 kg case |
| Installation time | <2 minutes |
| Communication interfaces | RS485, RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE (optional GPS/4G) |
| Sensor technologies | Temperature/humidity/pressure: digital MEMS; wind: ultrasonic; rainfall: piezoelectric; compass: magnetic |
| Design lifespan | 6-8 years |
ZMT compared to others
| ZMT | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Grade | IP55; Temp/Humidity IP67; Pressure IP68 | IP45 or IP55 |
| Anti-Condensation | Standard | Not included |
| Power Requirements | DC5-30V, <200mA @DC12V | DC12-24V, >3A @DC12V |
| Low-Temp Wind Data | No jumps up to -40°C | — |
| Compass Function | Standard | Not included |
| Heating Function | Optional | Not offered |
| Built-in Modules | Optional GPS/4G | Not offered |
| Rainfall Principle | Piezoelectric (higher accuracy) | Photoelectric, radar, tipping bucket |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
Applications
- Individual/personal meteorological stations
- Mobile field meteorological instruments
- Ballistic monitoring systems
- Armored vehicle/tank meteorological monitoring
- Customized military applications
Frequently asked questions
How long does the ZMT take to set up?+
The ZMT installs in under 2 minutes on its 1.8m carbon-brazing tripod.
How much does the ZMT weigh?+
The ZMT weighs under 3kg excluding its carry case, with the case adding a further 1.5kg.
What is the ZMT used for?+
The ZMT is used as an individual or mobile field meteorological station, including ballistic monitoring and armoured vehicle meteorological monitoring.
What is the operating temperature range of the ZMT?+
The ZMT operates from -50°C to 85°C.
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