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Agronomic models are only as good as the data they receive. GreenKeeper\u2019s models rely on high-quality, site-specific weather inputs to perform at their best. Adding a wX station dramatically improves the accuracy and resolution of those data. While weather stations linked to irrigation controllers are used to calculate yesterday\u2019s evapotranspiration (ET), the wX station provides real-time atmospheric measurements that help predict tomorrow\u2019s water use\u2014a far more actionable number when planning irrigation. These same local data also enhance the accuracy of all GreenKeeper models, including prediction of plant growth regulator performance, pest models, wetting-agent breakdown guidance, and soil organic matter predictions.<\/p>\n
Weather stations remain essential tools for golf course and sports turf managers. They document on-site environmental conditions, support better decision-making, and help quantify the impact of management strategies. Too often, these stations have been under-utilized because the data isn’t linked to actionable models. The wX station makes this connection, providing continuous, high-resolution data, updated every 15 minutes, and directly integrated into the GreenKeeper platform. This allows users to make decisions based on what is happening on their property\u2014not weather conditions estimated from weather models or off-site weather stations.<\/p>\n
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Irrigation-controller weather stations were originally designed to accomplish two main tasks: suspend irrigation when rainfall is detected and estimate yesterday\u2019s ET from the previous 24 hours of weather. Both features serve important roles in preventing over-watering and improving system efficiency. However, using a rain bucket or rain-out switch can accomplish the same shutoff function for a fraction of the cost. When it comes to estimating water requirements for tomorrow, yesterday\u2019s ET has limited predictive value because conditions can change quickly.<\/p>\n
Yesterday\u2019s ET also offers little value when determining tonight\u2019s irrigation run time. Superintendents need to anticipate the remaining water use this afternoon, then decide how much water to apply overnight to avoid wilt the following day. Because yesterday\u2019s ET does not describe today\u2019s evaporative demand or tomorrow\u2019s conditions, it cannot support those mental calculations. The Water Resource Planner solves this problem by forecasting site-specific ET into the future, allowing decisions to be based on expected water use rather than outdated estimates.<\/p>\n
This is where GreenKeeper\u2019s Water Resource Planner provides a major advantage. Rather than relying on past ET, it uses advanced modeling and AI-driven forecasting to estimate water demand days into the future using site-specific atmospheric trends. These predictions are far more relevant for scheduling irrigation, especially during periods of rapid environmental change. Combining this forward-looking tool with the high-resolution data from a wX station significantly improves confidence in irrigation planning.<\/p>\n
It is much easier for GreenKeeper clients to enter tomorrows\u00a0predicted ET\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>into their irrigation computer – one simple value – instead of entering 120 hour weather observations from a non-connected weather station into GreenKeeper App each day.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.greenkeeperapp.com\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-090355.png” title_text=”Anticipate Changes in Soil Moisture” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Beyond irrigation, the wX station strengthens every model inside GreenKeeper. Local solar radiation, humidity, wind speed, temperature, and precipitation measurements refine PGR degradation curves, improve disease and pest forecasts, enhance soil moisture and organic matter models, and support more precise interpretation of sensor data from TurfVision and other integrated systems. Better weather data simply produces better agronomic recommendations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.greenkeeperapp.com\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Weather-Tile.png” title_text=”Weather Tile” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For users considering a weather station upgrade, connecting a wX station to GreenKeeper offers a strong return. It increases the accuracy of every decision-support model, produces better water-use forecasting, and requires no complicated integration with irrigation controllers. Users can simply take tomorrow\u2019s forecast ET from GreenKeeper and enter it into their irrigation computer\u2014faster and easier than importing daily weather logs from a controller-based station into GreenKeeper. The result is a streamlined workflow with substantially better data behind it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.greenkeeperapp.com\/marketing\/index.php\/app\/recon\/” button_text=”Learn More & Order Today” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Measurement Capabilities” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on”]<\/p>\n \u2022 Air temperature [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Update & Transmission” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2022 15-minute reporting intervals – immediate reporting when precipitation starts [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Physical Specifications” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u2022 Rugged, UV-resistant outdoor sensor suite [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pricing” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The RECON wX weather station is priced at $4,000<\/strong>, which includes the first year of data service (covering all cellular access fees). After the first year, the annual Data Subscription<\/strong> is $350 and is renewed along with your GreenKeeper Essential or Pro subscription.<\/p>\n GreenKeeper Pro Vision<\/strong> users\u2014who also benefit from our CIS software\u2014receive one free Data Subscription for their first wX station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Satellite Rain Buckets” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Up to 50 Satellites Rain Buckets can connect to wX Stations – sharing one cellular subscription to broadcast precipitation data to GreenKeeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rain Buckets can be placed 750+ meters away from the wX station, if line-of-sight is maintained.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rain buckets are a one-time cost of $900 and have no annual API access fee. 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\u2022 Relative humidity
\u2022 Dew point
\u2022 Solar radiation for ET
\u2022 Wind speed and direction
\u2022 Barometric pressure
\u2022 On-site precipitation via tipping-bucket rain gauge<\/p>\n
\u2022 Wireless data transmission to cloud via cellular connection – Verizon standard but AT&T verison are available
\u2022 Continuous data archiving for long-term modeling
\u2022 Automated synchronization with GreenKeeper models<\/p>\n
\u2022 Integrated radiation shield
\u2022 Increases robust wX tripod with screw in anchors for longevity in any location
\u2022 Designed for year-round exposure in extreme environments<\/p>\nPricing & Subscription<\/h5>\n