[Students] ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System

[Joan Lawrence]

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From: Rusty Anderson 
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 1:10 PM
 Subject: ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System

 

 

 

To: All New Students, Faculty & Staff

 

 

Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System 

 

Texas A&M-Commerce is being protected by the Thor Guard lightning prediction
system.  This is the same system used exclusively by the PGA Tour, Senior
Tour, LPGA and USGA.  It was also used at all 1996 Olympic venues in
Atlanta.  The main sensor is located at Henderson Hall and horn locations
are at Morris Recreation Center, Henderson Hall, Halladay Student Services,
Hubbell Hall, Memorial Stadium, and the Band Marching field behind Whitley.
The Thor Guard control panel is located at the University Police Department
in Henderson Hall.

 

Operating as a fully automatic system, the horns sound two distinctly
different tone sequences.  When the probability of lightning is imminent, a
single 15 second blast will alert everyone accordingly.  Whether you are at
the stadium, intramural fields, pool or your courtyard, please seek shelter
in an automobile, building or other covered area.  When the danger passes,
you may return to your activities when three short (5 second) blasts are
heard.

 

In order to keep the entire system operational, we will test all horn 

locations on a monthly basis.  On the first Wednesday of every month, at 

12:00 Noon, the "All Clear" (three short blast sequence) will be manually 

activated, unless there is a potential for dangerous weather approaching.  

 

For questions or further information, please call the Safety/Risk Manager 

at X5862.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

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