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April 17, 2000

WeatherBug Awarded "Pick of Show" at NAB 2000

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS, Inc. is pleased to announce that WeatherBug has been selected as a Television Broadcast Editors' Pick of Show at NAB 2000. This prestigious award is given by the editors of Television Broadcast magazine for "Achievement in the Advancement of the Art and Science of Television Broadcast." Among the thousands of eligible products, WeatherBug was the only weather product chosen.

WeatherBug is a component of the new AWS WeatherNet+ Convergence Suite that enables broadcasters to extend their weather brand to software, wireless communications and education applications and drive traffic to their web site. It utilizes AWS' exclusive network of weather stations and the Internet to unobtrusively deliver live neighborhood weather conditions, personalized forecasts, camera images, radar and alerts straight to a viewer's PC desktop. WeatherBug is designed to be skinnable so that each partner station can customize the look and feel of the WeatherBug background, content and web site to match their own brand identity.

"WeatherBug and WeatherNet+ will allow broadcasters to provide their viewers with the personally relevant information they want, when and how they want it. There is simply no other source for this type of live weather information anywhere," said AWS President, Robert Marshall. "This is a great honor to be recognized among the top-caliber, industry leading corporations that have won this award."

In less than two weeks since its limited release to partner stations and member schools, the "Bug" is spreading at the speed of the Internet - averaging close to 100 downloads an hour. "Feedback on the Bug's ease of use and value has been overwhelmingly positive. With a 90% download-to-user ratio, WeatherBug proves that people enjoy using it every day. It is the perfect way for a broadcaster to extend their reach into viewers' homes, offices, schools and on the road, " said Stephanie Blozy, WeatherNet+ Product Manager. "Everyone wins."

AWS, the pioneer in hyper-local weather communications, maintains the world's largest real-time weather network with more than 4,000 neighborhood WeatherNet Systems in more than 100 TV markets. This network is four times larger than the National Weather Service's reporting network which all other weather content providers use for their current conditions. The live data generated by WeatherNet is accessible via local partner TV stations, PCs on the Internet, digital pagers, Internet-ready wireless cellular phones and PDAs.

WeatherBug is a free download; go to http://weatherbug.com

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April 5, 2000

ZDNet Gives 5-Star Rating to AWS Wireless WeatherNet

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS, Inc. announces the release of Wireless WeatherNet, the world's only wireless source for real-time, hyper-local weather conditions and personal forecasts. Launched last Friday as part of the new WeatherNet+ convergence tool for television stations, AWS' Wireless WeatherNet has already garnered the highest possible rating from one of the Internet's most respected technology authorities, ZDNet.com. "This is a fantastic [Palm] PQA1 that almost everyone will find useful," says ZDNet.

"Wireless Internet technology is widely regarded as the future of personal communications. By leveraging our exclusive network of local, real-time weather stations and forecast technology, our client television stations will now offer the most personally relevant weather information," said Andrew Jedynak, Director of Product and Business Development at AWS.

"Internet users are demanding local content and there is simply no other source for live, hyper-local weather conditions and forecasts," says Bob Marshall, President of AWS.

AWS is pioneer of the WeatherNet Program, which is now the world's largest real-time weather network, boasting more than 4,000 neighborhood-based weather stations, distributed across more than 100 partner television station markets. AWS WeatherNet systems are connected directly to the Internet where live streaming technology is employed to feature local weather conditions on television broadcasts, and Internet web pages. With this announcement, AWS' weather network now can be accessed via digital pagers, digital cellular phones, Internet-ready wireless cell phone and PDAs.

WeatherNet can be viewed live online at: http://aws.com.
Wireless Internet Users (cellular) can also browse to: http://aws.com.
Palm Pilot Users are free to download the Wireless WeatherNet PQA at:
http://aws.com/palm/download.asp.
ZDNet review: http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgibin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=00175M
For a demonstration, visit the AWS booth #L2312 at NAB 2000.

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March 17, 2000

AWS AirWatch Receives Coveted Educational Technology Award

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS, Inc. is proud to announce that AirWatch and the School Weather Network has won the prestigious Media & Methods Portfolio 2000 Award.

The award recognizes "commitment and creativity of publishers, producers, manufacturers and suppliers who are making significant contributions to excellence in K-12 schools nationwide," Media & Methods Magazine. In selecting AirWatch/ School Weather Network judges' criteria included, clarity of educational purpose, support materials, interest level, and strengths of the product. The Media & Methods judges proclaim that with the School Weather Network, "students can truly understand how weather relates to the global environment." Adding, "The strengths being great lessons and activities that are designed to expand and enrich other curricular areas".

"The Media & Methods Award is well deserved recognition for the AWS AirWatch WeatherNet Program. AWS AirWatch is one of the best examples available of a hands-on teaching tool for use at all grade levels," said Dr. Judy Kalish, Director of Education at AWS.

Designed by educators for educators, the School Weather Network is an education technology tool that brings real-world problem solving and meaning to science, math and geography classroom applications for K -12 levels, while integrating TV and the Internet. AWS and the National Association for Partners in Education have an alliance based on the quality of technology for schools provided by AWS' School Weather Network - bringing classrooms a living laboratory. Through the installation of a weather station and interactive software students are given applied learning opportunities.

Go to http://aws.com to see more on how the program integrates the excitement of live television, the Internet and educational technology. The site was also most recently voted one of the hot websites from Teaching K-8 magazine. For further information and a free product video on how a school can join the AWS School Weather Network, contact the AWS Educational Department at 800-544-4429. For a live demonstration of current weather conditions from around the globe, visit AWS in April (dates) at NSTA booth #964 at the Orlando County Convention Center.

For over 35 years, Media & Methods Magazine has maintained its focus on multimedia education technology for classrooms. The company reaches its target audience of 72,000 educational decision-makers, who control the purchasing of instructional materials for entire school districts. The award identifies and highlights exceptional instructional materials, products and services. The national announcement of the award will be featured in the upcoming May/June '00 issue of Media & Methods or go to http://www.media-methods.com/awards.html to see the listing of other portfolio 2000 winners.

Established in January 1993, AWS, Inc. (formerly Automated Weather Source) is the parent corporation of AWS School Weather Network and InstaSports. AWS is a leader in innovative web applications and is a content provider for both local weather and sports. AWS, Inc. has become a first-in-class, best-in-class high tech and publishing enterprise known around the globe.

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October 20, 1999

Record Number of People Flock to the World's Largest Internet Source for Live Hurricane Weather Conditions

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS Inc. set a new company record in September for its HurricaneNet web page content as East Coast residence kept a wary eye on Hurricane Floyd and its effects on their hometown communities. "Never before has AWS experienced such a dramatic peak in website traffic," said AWS President, Robert Marshall. Marshall added that he, "attributes the large increase in hits and unique visitors to the fact that AWS is considered one of the top sources for real-time weather conditions across the United States." Between September 13th and September 16th, AWS recorded 825,000 page views to its special HurricaneNet section of the company's website, resulting in a 300% increase in web traffic.

"For the first time ever, people are turning to the Internet as a new primary source for hurricane news. Floyd will go down in the books as the first 'Internet hurricane', " said Kyle Pike, AWS Webmaster. "Much thanks in part to our partnership with broadcasters nationwide, weather watchers everywhere now have access to the two most immediate mediums for weather reports and data -- local TV news on-air and on-line. The addition of the Internet has made reporting a truly round-the-clock accessible source."

Since 1995, AWS' HurricaneNet has offered up-to-the-minute hurricane weather reports and data. AWS now maintains over 4000+ weather stations, situated in communities across the nation. The AWS network includes the entire East Coast and is able to provide surfers with in-depth weather data for the shoreline and surrounding communities. This comprehensive website includes exclusive, localized data such as; rainfall amounts, wind gusts, barometric pressure readings, temperatures, as well as providing a whole host of links to other top weather service sites (including: NOAA, FEMA and the National Hurricane Center). Anyone can check out http://aws.com to see rankings for highest wind gusts, most rain, or lowest barometric pressure, to name a few. The site also includes links to important weather advisories, tracking maps and strike probabilities.

Established in January 1993, AWS, Inc. (formerly Automated Weather Source) is the parent Corporation of AWS WeatherNet and InstaSports. AWS is a leader in innovative web applications and is a content provider for both local weather and sports. AWS, Inc. has become a first-in-class, best-in-class high tech and publishing enterprise known around the globe. For the past 3 years, AWS has realized an impressive growth rate of 35% - 50% annually and is recognized as establishing the largest weather network in the world providing live, local data.

For more information on AWS, Inc and AWS WeatherNet, contact Lisa Boyer at 301-258-8390 or check out our website at http://aws.com.

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September 22, 1999

Andy Jedynak Joins AWS, Inc. From NBC

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Andy Jedynak has joined AWS, Inc. as Director, Product and Business Development. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the evolution of current and future AWS products as well as new business strategies.

"There is a clear need among local broadcasters to profitably integrate the Internet and television," said Mr. Jedynak who comes from NBC. "AWS is one of the few companies that truly understands and delivers effective convergence products to the local television marketplace. Our WeatherNet and InstaSports programs are right on target with what the local television industry needs to bring Internet into its core businesses. I look forward to the challenge of taking each product to an even greater level of success."

"Andy’s expertise and experience matches AWS strategic direction perfectly," said Bob Marshall, President of AWS, Inc. "He is clearly a tremendous asset who will significantly boost our ability to deliver top notch, local content products that bring TV and the Internet together."

Prior to joining AWS, Andy worked for nine years at NBC’s San Diego television station. In his most recent position, Manager of New Media, he played a key role in the development of the overall Internet strategy for NBC’s owned and operated stations. Jedynak brings a diverse background to AWS, including sales, marketing, news, promotion, and new media.

AWS is a recognized leader of innovative television and online applications for both local weather and sports. Established in January 1993, AWS, Inc. (formerly Automated Weather Source) pioneered the WeatherNet program that brings live, local weather coverage to more than 100 major TV stations nationwide. In December of 1998 AWS launched the innovative InstaSports program to bring local TV stations groundbreaking coverage of local high school sports. InstaSports has now been launched in 7 major markets across the US, with several other markets slated to launch this fall.

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April 8, 1999

AWS President named Chairman of Committee on Technology in Education

Gaithersburg, MD - AWS Inc. is pleased to announce that its President, Robert S. Marshall, has been named Chairman of the Committee on Technology in Education in Maryland. As chairman, Marshall will lead the effort to develop and implement a strategic plan for the use of technology in Maryland schools.

"It is a great honor and privilege to be able to serve the state educational community in this capacity," says Bob Marshall. "The committee is transitioning from a focus on just connecting schools to the Internet to one of how to best integrate Internet based technology into the classroom. AWS' WeatherNet program, which is now recognized as a leading application of Internet technology for student achievement, provides a solid experience base to draw from."

The committee is part of the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT), a coalition of 80 companies with a commitment to support education reform and improve student achievement in Maryland. MBRT works collaboratively with Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, state officials, educators, and community representatives. In December 1998, the Maryland State Board of Education endorsed the committee's new $400M plan for technology in Maryland schools.

Headquartered in Gaithersburg Maryland, AWS, Inc. is a premier provider of Internet based educational technology. AWS pioneered the WeatherNet program, an innovative partnership between schools, television broadcasters, corporate sponsors and communities, which now boasts more than 3,500 participating schools in 105 TV markets.

In December 1998, AWS launched InstaSports, another new and innovative technology program for broadcasters and schools. State-of-the-art InstaSports technology allows schools and teams to input schedules, scores, statistics and more on-line for use by local TV broadcasters, communities and classrooms.

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January 8, 1999

AWS Announces Strategic Alliance With Honeywell

Gaithersburg, MD – AWS, Inc. is very pleased to announce completion of a strategic alliance with Honeywell. The alliance will result in continued and accelerated growth of AWS' exclusive Worldwide School Weather Network.

Honeywell is a global leader in control technology that benefits millions of people and organizations, including all segments of the education marketplace. Under terms of the alliance, AWS AirWatch weather systems will be integrated with Honeywell building control systems. Honeywell's nationwide sales organization will sell integrated AirWatch weather systems at the highest levels to school districts, complimenting AWS' already strong educational sales effort.

"The alliance elevates the WeatherNet concept to a new level. For our exclusive broadcast partners, it means significant added value for their WeatherNet programs. Network growth resulting from Honeywell sales efforts will allow our partners to feature local conditions from more communities and neighborhoods, solidifying their market position as THE source for live, local weather." comments Bob Marshall, AWS President, "Working with such a highly regarded company as Honeywell is not only rewarding, but testimony to the quality of AWS' staff, products, and services, and our reputation in the educational community."

The integrated AWS/Honeywell system will capitalize on AWS' latest Internet technology. AirWatch weather sensors will provide direct input to Honeywell building control systems. AWS' highly regarded educational software will now track outdoor weather conditions and building energy usage. The energy efficiency of school buildings will be improved and unparalleled real world learning opportunities for students and teachers will be provided. AWS' WeatherNet program is now active in more than 100 TV markets with more than 3,500 participating schools.

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August 25, 1998

Link to School WeatherNet Hurricane Bonnie Coverage

Gaithersburg, MD – Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS), announces exclusive coverage of weather conditions from Hurricane Bonnie. AWS has a network of over 2,500 fully automated weather reporting systems installed nationwide. Along the eastern coastal states, there are over 500 AirWatch systems collecting data from Miami, Florida, to Boston, Massachusetts. These AirWatch systems give accurate, instantaneous winds, temperatures, pressure, and rainfall readings.

Television stations equipped with the AWS AirWatch Display System and AWS OnLine Internet Service can access and display the real-time conditions live on-the-air. Stations can also direct their Internet viewers to the latest readings from selected sites on the East Coast through the AWS "HurricaneNet" web page at http://aws.com/hurricane/. AWS will continuously update this unique coverage throughout Hurricane Bonnie. Live and near real-time data from AWS AirWatch systems along the coast, including several units directly in the path of the storm, will be featured.

In addition, the HurricaneNet page provides a one-stop source for radar and satellite picture links, as well as updated tracking and forecast information.

We encourage your station to link your web page directly to http://aws.com/hurricane. For more information, contact Stephanie Blozy at 1-800-544-4429 ext. 114 or email, info@aws.com.

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August 11, 1998

Endangered Species Project Teams with School Weather Network in Spokane

Gaithersburg, MD – Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that The Endangered Species Project School Consortium has recently joined the KREM 2 Storm Team SchoolNet in Spokane. The Endangered Species Project was developed to improve reading and writing via integration of technology to help students learn about local science.

Through an award winning grant written with the assistance of the AWS Educational Support Team, nine school districts in the state of Washington teamed up and received over $800,000. The school districts involved are: Bridgport, Grand Coulee, Keller, Mansfield, Okanagan, Omak, Onion Creek, Wahluke, and Wellpinit. This enormous grant included Technology Literacy Challenge Fund monies available through the U.S. Department of Education.

"On behalf of the Grand Coulee Dam School District and the other eight consortium school districts, we are excited about our new partnership. Partnerships, such as this one, give students an opportunity to integrate science and technology in a unique way that will lead to improved reading and writing skills. In the process, over 3,000 local students will be able to monitor current weather information, develop data analysis skills, and study historical weather trends," comments Gene Schmidt, Principal for Grand Coulee Middle School.

Automated Weather Source first introduced the Worldwide School Weather Network™ in 1993, linking schools, local broadcast television stations and communities. "The AirWatch System and Worldwide School Weather Network are being recognized as pioneering and effective classroom learning tools that truly excite and motivate students, teachers and local communities. We are extremely pleased to expand our relationship with these schools as part of this far reaching initiative," says Mr. Bob Marshall, President of AWS.

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July 27, 1998

KSN WeatherLab School Network Expands from 20 to 64 sites

Gaithersburg, MD – Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce the rapid expansion of the KSN WeatherLab School Network in the Wichita area. Dave Freeman, Chief Meteorologist at KSN, first initiated the network in 1994, and donated 20 AirWatch weather stations to area schools during the next several years. Today, over 44 additional schools have realized the educational math and science benefits of being a WeatherLab partner and have purchased weather stations on their own; growing the network to 64 sites in just three years.

The KSN Storm Team promotes WeatherLab participation through such programs as a bi-monthly curriculum newsletter sent to area educators as well as occasional "live" broadcasts shot on location during school visits by the KSN weather team.

"We are extremely committed to in-school activities, and so the tie-in with AWS was a natural. The quality of the equipment, the level of customer support, and the educational software make for a great partnership," says Dave Freeman.

KSN local corporate sponsors of the WeatherLab are extremely happy as well. They recognize the WeatherLab program as a community service with high visibility. KSN has developed a unique "weather ticker" display. High and low temperature readings as well as precipitation data from each school site are displayed on a ticker at the bottom of every weather broadcast.

Automated Weather Source introduced the Worldwide School Weather Network concept in 1993, installing networks of real time weather reporting stations in local DMA's across the country. AWS has WeatherNet systems installed in 104 TV broadcast markets.

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July 16, 1998

Unveiling of NBC 7/39 WeatherNet in San Diego attracts Pacific Bell

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source Inc., the broadcast industry's premier provider of live, local weather networks is please to announce NBC 7/39 as the exclusive broadcaster of the School Weather Network in San Diego, California.

NBC 7/39 is building a local, Neighborhood Weather Network by placing AirWatch weather stations at schools and learning facilities throughout the San Diego DMA. NBC 7/39 brought high visibility to this market exclusive concept by debuting live, local weather on the air and was successful in attracting Pacific Bell as their new corporate partner in education. As part of this corporate sponsorship agreement, Pacific Bell has made a commitment to assist NBC 7/39 in growing the Neighborhood WeatherNet by donating in excess of 50 AirWatch weather stations over a three-year period.

Heidi Gantwerk, NBC 7/39 Director of Community Affairs, says "NBC 7/39 is thrilled to have Pacific Bell, a tremendous supporter of education, partner with us to bring this innovative program to the San Diego area. Never before has there been more focus on education, particularly concerning technology in schools."

Through the power of the Internet, NBC 7/39 viewers can find the current weather conditions for San Diego and beyond, as well as sign their schools up to participate in the WeatherNet program. "The response to date from area schools has been incredible, and we only expect it grow as our network expands," Gantwerk adds.

Joe Lizura, NBC 7/39 Chief Meteorologist and San Diego's only AMS Meteorologist, uses the Neighborhood WeatherNet to further his involvement in the community. Frequently viewers see "Joe on the Go" at area schools teaching students about weather.

Today, over 104 top broadcast markets throughout the country access real-time weather information from the School Weather Network for display on-air and on-the-web.

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June 28, 1998

WSFA-TV Launches WeatherNet Secures Alabama Power as Sponsor

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS), THE SOURCE for Real Time Local Weather on air and on the Web, is very pleased to announce the recent signing of WSFA-TV Montgomery, Alabama to the Worldwide School Weather Network.

On June 5th 1998 WSFA debuted with one system and a promotion to donate four more AirWatch weather stations to schools in the area by the Fall. Though a small market, WSFA met the challenge of securing a large corporate sponsor in Alabama Power to support their WeatherNet. Not only has this allowed the network to expand, but it has also generated sponsor revenue through advertising on-air and on the Web.

Participating schools will access AirWatch weather data to enhance hands-on applications in science, math, geography and computer skills. WSFA will broadcast localized conditions from the local communities during their weathercasts. The real time weather data will also be prominently featured on the station web site. Since the debut, school applications for the program have poured into the station.

"We have been overwhelmed by the quick response of schools throughout Montgomery. Educators are just thrilled by this program and how it can be utilized within the classroom," commented Rich Thomas, WSFA Chief Meteorologist. "Previously, the only local weather data that was measured in Montgomery was at the airport. Now, through the WSFA Storm Team Neighborhood WeatherNet Program, WSFA is the exclusive provider of live weather conditions from downtown Montgomery. Plus, our viewers who link to our web site are particularly impressed with their ability to get real-time weather observations at any time."

AWS pioneered the concept of remote weather station networks for broadcast and education in 1992. Today 104 television broadcasters air the AWS School Weather Network. Over 2,500 schools, museums, science centers and businesses participate in the network worldwide.

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June 10, 1998

KXAN Launches Live WeatherNet Online With 50,000+ Page Views Per Day

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that KXAN-TV in Austin has launched Live WeatherNet Online. A first in the Austin market, KXAN is now featuring live, local weather information from more than 50 AWS AirWatch weather stations located in communities throughout the DMA. Daily page views to the KXAN Live WeatherNet site, http://www.kxan.com, now exceed 50,000 per day.

"Launching our Live WeatherNet online has been a tremendous extension of our WeatherNet program. We have been absolutely thrilled with the response from the community, and just amazed by the web page traffic. Between our live doppler radar and our Live WeatherNet, KXAN is THE source for live, local weather in Austin, both on-air and on the web.," said Jane Wallace, General Manager at KXAN, "We secured a second Live WeatherNet sponsor specifically for our web page. Both Motorola and AES Technology have been extremely pleased with the program. Live WeatherNet is a WIN-WIN for all participants, and clearly differentiates KXAN on-air and on the web."

According to Alan Cohen, Chief Engineer at KXAN, "AWS' Internet technology is clearly leading edge and the service is superb. Our on-air and Internet looks are seamless, and we have actually taken our live web displays to air during the news. AWS is constantly updating our Live WeatherNet pages, and providing us with critical web page traffic reports in real time."

Automated Weather Source introduced the WeatherNet concept in 1993, installing networks of real time weather reporting stations in local DMA's. AWS has WeatherNet systems installed 104 TV broadcast markets, "The importance of live, local weather on-air and on the web have never been greater. AWS' WeatherNet online service is being recognized as unique content that drives web pages traffic, leading naturally to new sponsorship and revenue generating opportunities on the web", said Bob Marshall, President of AWS.

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February 4, 1998

AWS Announces Live Weather from the Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan

Gaithersburg, MD – Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that KPIX-TV has installed an AWS AirWatch weather system at Shinonoi Nishi JHS in Nagano, Japan. The AirWatch system is a fully automated weather station that provides live, local weather conditions. The KPIX-TV site in Nagano is directly connected to the Internet, allowing up-to-the-second weather conditions to be featured on the web.

Real-time weather data from Nagano can be viewed at http://www.kpix.com and/or, http://aws.com/kpix/

AWS applauds the pioneering efforts of KPIX-TV to bring this unique live, local weather resource to the KPIX-TV viewers, web browsers worldwide, and to the educators participating in AWS' exclusive Worldwide School Weather Network.

AWS partners with more than 100 US television stations to provide live, local weather conditions through TV newscasts and Internet web pages. There are currently more than 2,000 AWS AirWatch systems installed and operational worldwide.

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January 5, 1998

Fairfax County, Virginia Signs District License To Integrate AWS Into All Schools

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Northern Virginia has signed a district license for AWS software. Fairfax will integrate AWS AirWatch Systems, Software and Curriculum into more than 200 schools.

The AWS AirWatch system is a fully automated weather observation station that measures and records temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, light and barometric pressure. AirWatch Interactive software allows real time access via the Internet to weather conditions from more than 2,000 schools participating in AWS' exclusive Worldwide School Weather Network. Comprehensive K-12 interdisciplinary lessons allow teachers to integrate the system and software into math, science and geography curriculum.

"The AWS weather system, software and curriculum have evolved into a powerful learning tool that fits naturally into all grade levels and across our curriculum. AWS is a key component of our strategy to bring relevant, real world technology applications into our classrooms", says Mr. Jack Greene, Science Supervisor, FCPS.

According to Mr. Bill Booz, Web Services Specialist for FCPS, "The AWS School Weather Network is a perfect application of our new district wide area network. AWS takes our students beyond just surfing the web with an exciting and practical use of Internet Information Technology. We now have the ability to feature real time local weather conditions on our school and district web pages, making them a resource for parents and our local community."

Automated Weather Source introduced the Worldwide School Weather Network™ in 1993, linking schools, local broadcast television stations and communities. "The AirWatch System and Worldwide School Weather Network are being recognized as pioneering and effective classroom learning tools that truly excite and motivate students, teachers and local communities. We are extremely pleased to expand our relationship with one of the leading schools systems in the country", says Mr. Bob Marshall, President of AWS.

Real time weather from FCPS schools can be seen locally as 4-WINDS on NBC4 TV in Washington DC and on the web at http://aws.com/nbc/wrc/.

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January 16, 1997

Automated Weather Source Announces Recent Contracts

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS), THE SOURCE for Real Time Remote Weather, is very pleased to announce the recent signing of the following exclusive marketing arrangements:

These stations have partnered with AWS to implement the School Weather Network™ in their DMAs.

AWS will install fully-automated weather monitoring stations in local schools and science centers across each viewing area. Each station has a full array of meteorological sensors, classroom curriculum and interactive computer software. Participating schools will access weather data to enhance hands-on applications in science, math, geography and computer skills. Participating TV stations will broadcast localized conditions from the sites during their weathercasts. The real time weather data will also be prominently featured on the station web sites.

AWS pioneered the concept of remote weather station networks for broadcast and education in 1992. Today 82 television broadcasters, including 19 of the Top 20 markets, air the AWS School Weather Network. Over 2,500 schools, Museums and Science Centers participate in the network world wide.

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January 13, 1997

Automated Weather Source Announces Java Weather ™

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS), the Source for Real-Time Local Weather on Air and on the Web, is pleased to announce AWS Java Insta Weather ™. The first of its kind on the web, Java Insta Weather allows licensed broadcasters to feature real time, live weather conditions on the Internet using the same, high quality on air look of AWS 32 bit True Insta weather graphics. Java Insta Weather ™ screens can be customized to match the on air look of the station on their web page.

AWS has installed over 1,450 fully-automated weather monitoring stations in local schools and Science Centers across the United States. Each station has a full array of meteorological sensors, classroom curriculum and interactive computer software. Participating schools access weather data via modem or the Internet for plotting, graphing and comparisons. Participating television stations broadcast live conditions from the sites during their weathercasts. The real time weather data will also be prominently featured on broadcasters’ homepages.

AWS pioneered the School Weather Network concept in 1992. Today 82 television stations and nearly 2,500 schools and Science Centers participate in the network worldwide.

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October 15, 1996

Automated Weather Source Announces New Partnership

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the National Association of Partners in Education, (NAPE). AWS is the developer and coordinator of the Worldwide School Weather Network™, an innovative educational technology program developed with partnerships between schools, TV broadcasters, and corporate sponsors. NAPE's mission is to promote and facilitate the establishment of business/education partnerships.

"The AWS Worldwide School Weather Network™ superbly exemplifies the best attributes of business/education partnerships. Schools benefit from state-of-the-art hands-on educational technology and business partners are able to visibly show their commitment to enhanced education," says Dan Merenda, President and CEO of NAPE. "We look forward to working collaboratively with AWS promote the School WeatherNet concept and to further the goals of both of our organizations."

"Schools today increasingly rely on business/education partnerships to keep pace with the rapid technological advances of today's society. NAPE has positioned itself at the forefront of developing and facilitating these key business/education relationships," said Bob Marshall, President of AWS. "AWS is very pleased to be working collaboratively with NAPE and looks forward to bringing our technological expertise to the NAPE organization."

NAPE now has more than 7,000 members nationwide and 33 state affiliate chapters. For more information on NAPE visit http://www.napehq.org/. The AWS Worldwide School Weather Network™ has now expanded to include more than 2,500 participating schools with more than 75 broadcast TV partners. Additional information on AWS can be found via the web at http://aws.com/.

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August 17, 1996

Automated Weather Source Announces Multiple Site Real Time Displays

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce multiple site real time display features for television broadcasters. The new product is named "True Insta Weather Online". Using the expanded capabilities of AWS OnLine™, an innovative Internet communications technology for the Nationwide School Weather Network™, television weathercasters can now show real time weather conditions from a number of AWS sites simultaneously. Examples of multiple site display can be previewed on AWS' Internet home page.

AWS OnLine™ allows school based AWS weather stations to be directly connected to the Internet. This provides participating schools the means to exchange, compare, plot and graph real time and historical weather conditions from sites around the world. It also gives schools and broadcasters the ability to feature up-to-the-second weather conditions on their home pages.

"Using the power of the Internet gives TV broadcasters the ability to show their viewers changing weather conditions from a number of sites at once, both on the air and on the web," said Ronn Irving, Vice President of Sales for AWS. "Utilizing the Internet as the communications conduit means that the telecommunications cost for this capability are negligible."

AWS pioneered the School WeatherNet™ concept in 1992. Today, School Weather Networks are in place in more than 65 TV markets and more than 2500 schools and museums participate in the School WeatherNet™. AWS' fully automated weather stations measure temperature, humidity, winds, barometric pressure and light. AWS' Interactive computer software coupled with teacher developed interdisciplinary curriculum provide powerful learning tools. The TV broadcast link heightens the interest and enthusiasm of students, teachers, parents and the community.

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Automated Weather Source Announces Expansion of KFDM School WeatherNet in Beaumont, Texas

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of the School Weather Network in the Beaumont, TX market. AWS partnered with KFDM-TV and five (5) area schools to initiate the School Weather Network in September 1995. Each school was equipped with a fully automated weather station, computer software and classroom curriculum donated by KFDM-TV. Through the continuing efforts of the KFDM-TV staff this network has experience tremendous growth.

"Every time I visit a school around Beaumont, teachers and students are enthusiastic about joining the KFDM Channel 6 WeatherNet. By working with local businesses, we have been able to fund the purchase of 17 additional weather stations plus 50 additional copies of software and curriculum at schools," said Greg Bostwick, KFDM-TV Chief Meteorologist.

"KFDM-TV staff has embraced the School WeatherNet concept," said Bob Marshall, President, AWS. "Their success at growing the network five fold in less than one year demonstrates the viability and benefits of the AWS system and KFDM’s high level of commitment to helping improve education in their community."

AWS pioneered the School Weather Network™ concept in 1992. Today, School Weather Networks are in place in more than 65 TV markets and more than 2,500 schools and museums participating.

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July 25, 1996

Automated Weather Source Contracts with KWTX-TV

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce KWTX- TV has partnered with AWS to implement the School Weather Network across the Waco, Texas area.

Mr. Ray Deaver, General Manager of KWTX-TV, said, "This is a unique opportunity to provide our local schools with state-of-the-art technology for science curriculum. The partnership of AWS, KWTX and the Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, our corporate sponsor, and our local schools is a win-win situation for all."

Work is under way to install 5 fully-automated weather monitoring stations in local schools across the KWTX viewing area. Each station has a full set of meteorological sensors, classroom curriculum and interactive computer software. Participating schools will access weather data to enhance hands-on applications in science, math, geography and computer skills. KWTX will air localized weather conditions from the sites during their weathercasts.

Automated Weather Source pioneered the School Weather Network™ concept in 1992. Television stations in 65 markets have contracted with AWS. Over 2,000 schools and science centers participate in AWS’ School Weather Network™ nationwide.

"AWS technology fits naturally into classroom curriculum while providing the broadcaster with an opportunity to provide ‘live’ weather conditions from local communities. We are very pleased at the reception the AWS Concept has received within the television industry," says Mike Bailey, Executive Vice President of Automated Weather Source.

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April 2, 1996

School Joins US Weather Network

Hillmorton High School has installed a weather station which feeds data into, and receives information from, a growing world-wide weather monitoring network via the Internet.

The weather station is the first in Australia and New Zealand to be connected to the US-based network. The Christchurch company which installed it, Comtel, says it aims to set up about 100 sites within New Zealand over the next three years.

The network, managed by Automated Weather Source working with the NBC television network, currently links school sites in more than 60 cities in the US. Using software built in at each station, students can quickly obtain weather data from any AWS station around the world.

Data recorded includes temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and light. These are stored for up to four months in a data logger, and are automatically downloaded to the network-connected PC when prompted.

The software enables averages, graphs, and trends to be run over historic data, as well as displays of minima and maxima and rates of change.

A Hillmorton High School teacher involved in the project, Peter Spiers, says the station will be useful for curricular areas which are increasingly concerned with environmental studies.

"We expect to use the network for options in fifth-form physical sciences, as well as in third and fourth forms," he says. "Drawing of inferences and conclusions from data is quite big now in unit standards. But it's too early yet to say exactly what we will use the station for."

The station, which is sponsored by AWS, was installed two weeks ago by Comtel, which specialises in developing environmental monitoring systems.

Comtel manager Mervyn Stevenson says when the AWS network is widespread in New Zealand it will provide an interesting alternative to MetService, because the weather information is freely available to any computer user.

The AWS weather details (at present, data is reported only in imperial measures) are available on the school's weather home page.

Students run a bulletin board and a file area for sharing public-domain and shareware programs. In January Hillmorton set up a World Wide Web site on the Internet.

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March 12, 1996

Automated Weather Source Announces AWS OnLine™

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce AWS OnLine™, an innovative Internet communications technology for the Nationwide School Weather Network™. AWS OnLine can be previewed on AWS' new Internet home page (http://aws.com).

AWS OnLine™ allows school based AWS weather stations to be directly connected to the Internet. Capabilities include display of real time local weather data on World Wide Web home pages and monitoring of real time weather conditions from multiple sites simultaneously.

"AWS OnLine™ revolutionizes and expands AWS' School WeatherNet™ concept. Schools can now utilize the power and flexibility of the Internet to access real time weather conditions from schools nationwide for use in the classroom," says Bob Marshall, President AWS. "AWS OnLine™ provides a natural tool to introduce schools to the Internet and use the universally accepted topic of weather "as a window" to interdisciplinary curriculum.

AWS pioneered the School WeatherNet™ concept in 1992. Today, School Weather Networks are in place in more than 60 TV markets and more than 2000 schools and museums participate in the School WeatherNet™. AWS' fully automated weather stations measure temperature, humidity, winds, barometric pressure and light. AWS' Interactive computer software coupled with teacher developed interdisciplinary curriculum provide powerful learning tools. TV weathercasters also participate in the School WeatherNet™ by displaying real time weather conditions from schools. The TV broadcast link heightens the interest and enthusiasm of students, teachers, parents and the community.

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March 12, 1996

Automated Weather Source Announces AWS OnLine™

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce AWS OnLine™, an innovative Internet communications technology to collect and display real time weather data from remote weather stations. AWS OnLine can be previewed on AWS' new Internet home page at (http://aws.com).

AWS OnLine™ allows AWS weather stations to be directly connected to the Internet. Capabilities include display of real time local weather data on World Wide Web home pages and on-air display of real time weather conditions from multiple sites simultaneously.

"AWS OnLine™ revolutionizes and expands AWS' School WeatherNet™ concept. For the first time viewers, schools and entire communities can now interact with the School WeatherNet through local broadcasters' home page," says Bob Marshall, President AWS. "AWS OnLine™ provides a perfect vehicle for broadcasters to be lead their market onto the Information Superhighway and use the power of the Internet to reach their viewers with the information they want".

AWS pioneered the School WeatherNet™ concept in 1992. Today, School Weather Networks are in place in more than 60 TV markets and more than 2000 schools and museums participate in the School WeatherNet™. AWS' fully automated weather stations measure temperature, humidity, winds, barometric pressure and light. School WeatherNet™ localizes TV weather and provides broadcasters and their sponsors with a long term community and education outreach program. For schools, AWS' Interactive computer software coupled with teacher developed interdisciplinary curriculum provide powerful learning tools.

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February 2, 1996

The TARP Program - Technology and Research Partnership

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that Gaithersburg High School (GHS) has entered into a Technology and Research Partnership (TARP) with the Montgomery County Public Schools, the National Weather Service (NWS) and Automated Weather Source. GHS is one of more than 900 schools nationwide currently participating in AWS' School Weather NetworkTM, a unique project involving partnerships between schools, TV broadcasters, communities, government agencies and corporate sponsors.

The TARP program provides students and teachers at GHS with an excellent opportunity to gain real world experience relating to proposal writing, program planning, program execution, report writing and results presentation. GHS students submitted a formal research proposal in response to a request for proposal (RFP) from the NWS relating to urban heat island research.

Using the AWS network of school based weather stations in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC area, the GHS TARP team, under the direction of teacher Bill Krayer, collected comprehensive weather data via computer telecommunications from 30 schools in the Washington area over an extended period of time. The TARP team thoroughly analyzed the data and formulated quantitative conclusions relating to the urban heat island effect around Washington DC. The first phase of the TARP project culminated in May 1995 when the GHS TARP team presented the results of their study at NWS headquarters. The successful results of Phase I have resulted in project renewal for the 95'-96' school year.

Automated Weather Source introduced the Nationwide School Weather NetworkTM in 1993. "We are very proud to see the School Weather NetworkTM being utilized so successfully in programs like TARP. The TARP program provides a superb example of the benefits incorporating real world concepts and examples into curriculum", says Dr. Judith Kalish, Director of Education for AWS.

For more information, e-mail Bill Krayer (wkrayer@umd5.umd.edu) at Gaithersburg High School.

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January 11, 1996

AWS Announces Internet Virtual School House

Automated Weather Source, the pioneer in real-time neighborhood weather, is pleased to announce the premier of the AWS Virtual School House at the upcoming World Media Expo in New Orleans, September 6-9. The Virtual School House is an Internet-based virtual reality school that allows students and parents to interact with professional educators and meteorologists on a wide range of weather related topics. Real-time and historical weather data is generated by AWS' Nationwide School Weather Network which has expanded to 61 television stations an nearly 1,000 schools.

"The AWS Virtual School House is an interactive learning resource linking television broadcasters with the educational community via the Internet," says Bob Marshall, President of AWS. "It provides a state-of-the-art forum for interaction by students, teachers, parents and broadcast professionals locally, nationally and internationally."

Acess to the Virtual School House will be via AWS' internet home page, http://aws.com. Links to broadcasters' home pages will be available from the School House.

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July 20, 1995

Nationwide School Weather NetworkTM Partnership Expands

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. (AWS) is pleased to announce that the School Weather NetworkTM has expanded to more than 900 schools nationwide. This unique project involves partnerships between schools, TV broadcasters, communities and corporate sponsors.

Each school participating in the network has a fully automated weather observation station that measures and records temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, light and barometric pressure. Interactive telecommunications software allows students and teachers to access real time, up-to-the-second, weather conditions from any site in the nation. Comprehensive K-12 interdisciplinary lessons allow teachers to integrate the system and software into daily math, science and computer curriculum.

Broadcast meteorologists in each city access weather information from community schools via computer for use "on-air" in each newscast. The television exposure heightens the interest of teachers, students, parents and the community. Corporate sponsors with an interest in supporting education partner with schools and broadcasters to support and expand network participation.

Automated Weather Source introduced the Nationwide School Weather NetworkTM in 1993. "We have developed a program that provides a win-win for all involved. The technology provides real world information for a hands-on math and science curriculum, while broadcasters and corporate sponsors provide vehicles for network expansion. Students, teachers and parents look forward to routinely hearing their school and community mentioned in a positive light on the evening news", says Dr. Judith Kalish, Director of Education for AWS.

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April 4, 1995

AWS Announces True Color

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc., the source for Real-Time Weather from your Neighborhood Schools, is pleased to announce it will exhibit at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters Convention April 9-13 in Las Vegas. AWS will premier the True Color Insta Weather, a full color computer system that automates the process of showing viewers live weather conditions from neighborhoods and schools across your viewing area. This system is being utilized in the daily weathercasts of WRC-TV Washington, DC and WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is ready for delivery to the other 51 television stations who currently participate in the national SchoolNet project.

AWS will be demonstrating the True Color Insta Weather system in booth #11462. You are invited to stop by and see for yourself what the Market Exclusive AWS SchoolNet and True Color Insta Weather system can do for your station’s weather, its image, its ratings and its bottom line.

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April 4, 1995

KPRC-TV, Sprint and Jack In The Box contract with Automated Weather Source, Inc.

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. is pleased to announce KPRC- TV has partnered with Sprint to implement WeatherNet 2, a network of fully-automated weather stations at schools across the Houston, Texas area.

Mr. Steve Wasserman, General Manager of KPRC-TV, said, “WeatherNet 2 provides our viewers with live weather information from their own neighborhoods. Beyond that, it is a unique opportunity to provide our local schools with state-of-the-art technology for science curriculum. The partnership created with KPRC, our corporate sponsors, and the schools is a win-win situation for all.”

AWS has installed over 15 fully-automated weather monitoring stations in local schools across the KPRC Channel 2 viewing area. Rice University and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are active participants in the network. Each station has a full set of meteorological sensors, classroom curriculum and interactive computer software. Participating schools will access weather data to enhance hands-on applications in science, math, geography and computer skills.

Ms. Carolyn Sumners, Director of Astronomy and Physics, at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, said, “The Houston Museum of Natural Science is happy to be a part of the KPRC WeatherNet 2 network. This gives the Houston area teachers the technology to teach our children the critical, real-world skills they need. We hope to see this project expand to all our schools.”

Automated Weather Source introduced the SchoolNetTM concept of automated weather stations for schools in 1992. Television stations in 52 markets have contracted with AWS and over 800 schools are on-line in AWS’ Nationwide School Weather NetworkTM . “The partnership opportunities for broadcasters, corporate sponsors and schools are tremendous with the SchoolNetTM concept. The AWS technology fits naturally into classroom curriculum while providing the broadcaster with an opportunity to provide ‘live’ weather conditions from local communities. We are also pleased at the reception the AWS Concept has received within the broadcast industry,” says Mike Bailey, Executive Vice President of Automated Weather Source.

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March 23, 1995

KXAN-TV and Motorola, Austin, contract with Automated Weather Source, Inc.

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source, Inc. is pleased to announce KXAN- TV has partnered with Motorola, Austin, to implement the News 36 School Weather Network, a network of fully-automated weather stations at schools across the Austin, Texas area.

Ms. Jane Wallace, General Manager of KXAN-TV, said, “This is a unique opportunity to provide our local schools with state of the art technology. The real-time data generated by the News 36 School Weather Network gives our weather team an extremely valuable forecasting tool. For the first time, we will be able to show our viewers live weather conditions where they live.”

AWS installed 32 fully-automated weather monitoring stations in local schools across the KXAN Channel 36 viewing area. Each station has meteorological sensors to measure temperatures, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, pressure, rainfall and sunlight. Interdisciplinary curriculum and interactive computer software allow students to measure real-time and historical weather data. Participating schools will access weather data to enhance hands-on applications in science, math, geography and computer skills. AWS software will allow students in area schools to interact with weather stations locally, regionally, and nationwide via telephone modem.

Mr. Dan Rogers, Director of Public Affairs at Motorola, said, “Motorola is happy to be a part of the News 36 School Weather Network. This gives the Austin area teachers the technology to teach our children the critical, real-world skills they need. We hope to see this project expand to all our schools.”

Automated Weather Source introduced the SchoolNetTM Concept of automated weather stations for schools in 1992. Television stations in 52 markets have contracted with AWS. Over 800 schools are on-line in AWS’ Nationwide School Weather NetworkTM. “We have developed a program that provides the academic community with real-world applications for weather data and provides local communities with useful weather information. We are also pleased at the reception the AWS Concept has received within the broadcast industry,” says Bill Mengel, Chairman of the Board of Automated Weather Source.

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October 11, 1994

Universal Full-Color Insta-Weather Graphics

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source is pleased to announce full-color “Insta- Weather” graphics for the real-time weather data generated by the AWS SchoolNet. This integration of a true color graphics board with AWS- PCMet; software provides licensed broadcasters the means to show weather data on the air with exceptional graphic quality. The full-color “Insta-Weather”; graphics will be available in April 1995.

“This will provide television stations with the ability to show their viewers real-time weather conditions from schools and neighborhoods around the area in a format that is equal to their current graphic standard,” said J. Michael Bailey, President.

“Insta-Weather” offers TV stations the means to customize the displays with the station’s logo as well as the logo of sponsors. This will be available as an upgrade to all existing AWS clients and to all future AWS stations.

Automated Weather Source manufactures fully-automated weather stations, computer software, and accompanying classroom curriculum. Offered on a market exclusive basis, there are currently 43 television stations and over 600 schools participating in SchoolNet nationwide.

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October 11, 1994

WRC-TV Expands 4-WINDS

Gaithersburg, MD - Automated Weather Source is pleased to announce WRC-TV, Washington, DC, has purchased an additional 34 AWS systems for its 4-WINDS project. These 34 new units will be installed in schools throughout the Washington, metropolitan area, bringing to over 90 the number of schools participating in the 4-WINDS project. Each system is comprised of a fully-automated suite of weather sensors, data logger, telephone modem, networking, digital display, AWS-PCMetTM computer software and accompanying classroom curriculum.

4-WINDS, Channel 4 Weather INteractive Demonstration Schoolnet, is an educational outreach program designed by WRC-TV Chief Meteorologist, Bob Ryan. “Through weather we learn how important science is to our daily lives. Systems such as the Automated Weather Source help to make the process of learning about the weather a win-win situation for communities, schools, and business partners through use [of] state-of-the-art software and equipment,” commented Mr. Ryan on the AWS system. Giant Inc. and Hughes Information Technology Co. have sponsored the 4-WINDS project in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Automated Weather Source markets weather stations and related networking to television stations on a TV market exclusive basis. Currently 43 TV stations have contracted with AWS, with over 600 schools