„Elsis TS“, belonging to the group of ICT companies „Elsis“, and Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMS) signed a 3,8 mln. litas (1,1 mln. Euros) contract for the modernization of the automated meteorological stations (AMS) network.  All works will be performed till mid-2011.

After the „Lithuanian meteorological observation network modernization“ project accomplishment the modern meteorological observation system will be created. Air and soil temperature, wind charactersitics, sun radiation sensors, snow cover thickness sensors and others will allow to provide actual reliable hydrometeorological information and forecasts for state and local governmental institutions, economic and business entities, international agencies and the country‘s public users.

According to LHMS, storms, droughts, floods have particularly negative impact on the economy, water resources, health, environment, others. Darius Imbrasas, CEO of „Elsis TS“, says: „The installed equipment and devices will create prerequisites for more accurate weather forecasting, flood, drought, water shortages, to develop specific predictions, assessing agrometeorological conditions, promptly inform the residents and other interested bodies about extreme events“.

The project „Lithuanian meteorological observation network modernization“ is implemented according the  2007-2013 EU Cohesion Funds Programme „Environmental monitoring, control and prevention“. Company „Elsis TS“ will supply equipment of the world well-known manufacturer – Vaisala Oy“ (Finland). The project is financed  by European Union Structural Funds and the Lithuanian State.