
Sferic Outdoor Alerting System is an automated mass notification solution that uses lightning detection to warn outdoor personnel of approaching storms. It combines high-decibel sirens and strobe lights with real-time alerts to enhance safety and support rapid evacuation decisions.
Vendor
Earth Networks
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Sferic Siren
Sferic Outdoor Alerting System is an automated mass notification solution designed to protect outdoor personnel from lightning and severe weather threats. Integrated with Earth Networks’ Total Lightning Network®, it delivers real-time alerts through high-decibel sirens and strobe lights, ensuring rapid evacuation and enhanced safety across large outdoor areas. The system supports remote testing, manual alerting, and flexible configurations including solar-powered options.
Features
- 110 dBA Horn & 170,000 Candela Strobe Lights: Provides 360° audible and visual coverage up to 700 yards.
- All-Clear Countdown Clock: Automatically resets when lightning is no longer detected.
- Multi-Channel Alerting: Notifications via siren, strobe, email, SMS, and mobile app.
- Remote Testing & Manual Triggering: Control alerts from any web-enabled device.
- Solar-Powered Option: Operates independently of grid power with robust battery backup.
Capabilities
- Automated Lightning Detection: Uses in-cloud and cloud-to-ground detection for accurate alerts.
- Flexible Deployment: Daisy-chained sirens and modular setup for wide-area coverage.
- Custom Alert Hours: Configure operational times to match site-specific needs.
- Integration with Sferic Connect: Centralized alert management and mobile access.
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: Instantly alerts outdoor personnel to seek shelter during lightning threats.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes weather-related disruptions with automated alerting.
- Reduced Liability: Supports compliance with safety protocols and risk mitigation.
- Scalable Coverage: Ideal for large venues such as parks, campuses, and industrial sites.