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DigiWx HEMS Weather Summit Boulder, Colorado March 22, 2006

DigiWx HEMS Weather Summit Boulder, Colorado March 22, 2006. Belfort Instrument: 125 Years of Excellence. Belfort Instrument: 125 Years of Excellence. Leading provider of environmental measurement solutions to the meteorological, highway safety, and optical sensor markets Baltimore, MD 43.

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DigiWx HEMS Weather Summit Boulder, Colorado March 22, 2006

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  1. DigiWx HEMS Weather Summit Boulder, Colorado March 22, 2006

  2. Belfort Instrument: 125 Years of Excellence

  3. Belfort Instrument: 125 Years of Excellence Leading provider of environmental measurement solutions to the meteorological, highway safety, and optical sensor markets Baltimore, MD 43 Business:Headquarters: Employees: 2005 DigiWx AWOS approval for Part 135 operations 1995-1997 Product line acquisitions - highway safety & optical measurement capabilities 1876 Belfort Instrument Co. founded by Julien Freiz 1903 Belfort supplies wind sensors for Wright Brothers use 1896 Belfort Observatory in Baltimore founded 1991 Awarded ASOS contract for 1300 wind & visibility systems 2000 DigiWx launched, patents filed/issued on core technology

  4. The Problem – EMS Heliports Lack Automated Weather Capabilities • Very few Heliports are equipped with traditional AWOS/ASOS equipment because… • FAA regulatory hurdles; • FCC regulatory hurdles; • Large acquisition and support expenses; • One-size-fits-all solutions dominate; • …the solution lies somewhere between a wind sock and traditional AWOS III…

  5. The Solution: DigiWx – The Next Generation Weather Support System • Design a DigiWx that supports IFR operations that has… • Lowest cost for acquisition, siting and installation; • Remote support package that significantly reduces maintenance costs; • Automated Unicom or discreet frequency for fast commissioning; • Internet based graphical user interface; • Modular architecture/easy to upgrade

  6. DigiWx System Data Distribution Options Internet Aircraft UNICOM or VHF freq FBO Handheld Telephone

  7. DigiWx Advisortm – Graphical Display & Internet/Telephone Delivery • Displays live info transmitted from weather station • Historical files stored on PC with option for off-site backup • Automated alerts from programmable event manager • Internet & telephone dial in options

  8. New Capability – DigiWx Web Cam • DigiWx Web Cam – new enhancement to DigiWx Advisor graphical display software provides live image of local heliport environment available on DigiWx website capable of: • Remote access to current heliport visual conditions • Effective proxy for prevailing visibility • selectable time frame for auto refresh of image • Multiple web cams can be positioned for enhanced security Click “thumbnail” image on web page to enlarge live image

  9. DigiWx AWOS Remote Support • Training of local technician(s) completed at time of installation; • Remote technical support via phone/email • Automated fault notification • Calibration standard for altimeter setting • Custom designed solutions for states with multiple installations resulting in minimal post sale expense

  10. DigiWx AWOS Installations • Altoona Hospital, PA • AtlantiCare Regional, NJ • Green Bay County Rescue, WI • Robert Packer Hospital, PA • Dominica Hospital, CA • Maryland Shock Trauma, MD • Butte, MT • Anaconda, MT • Coral Creek, FL • Creech AFB, NV • Greenville, IL • Lake in the Hills, IL • Eureka, MT • Ocean City, NJ • Just to name a few

  11. Belfort’s Legacy

  12. Belfort DigiWx Belfort Instrument Company 727 South Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21231 410 342-2626 410 342-7028 Fax www.digiwx.com rpetragnani@belfortinstrument.com

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