Installation of Meteorological Maintenance Platform for DHM

Overview

This project comprised the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an Advanced Maintenance Platform for meteorological sensors and equipment, for the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), which operates under Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and maintains a network of meteorological sensors and monitoring equipment across Nepal. The platform was installed at DHM's premises in Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal, under reference SF-79-2604, and brought together precision measuring instruments, a computing and inventory management workstation, and a mechanical tools set within one facility.

Scope & Deliverables

• Precision measuring instruments: a digital oscilloscope for waveform visualization, signal analysis, and electronic fault diagnosis; a frequency meter for measuring signal frequencies in meteorological and communication equipment; a signal generator and calibrator for producing reference signals to test and calibrate sensors and electronic systems; a digital multimeter for voltage, current, resistance, and continuity measurements; and an adjustable and regulated power supply for equipment testing and repair.
• Computing and inventory management: a high-performance workstation configured with inventory management software for tracking meteorological assets, spare parts, and maintenance records; a barcode scanner and barcode printer for inventory labeling and tracking; and a laser printer for documentation and maintenance reports.
• Maintenance tools and software: a complete mechanical tools set covering hand tools and instruments for equipment disassembly, repair, and reassembly; and diagnostic and tracking software to support maintenance workflows and equipment lifecycle management.

Outcome

The platform was completed and made operational within the contracted two-month duration, with a completion date of July 1, 2023, and was formally certified by DHM upon commissioning. The installation provides DHM with in-house capability for testing, diagnostics, and calibration of meteorological sensors and equipment, together with a barcode-based inventory tracking system for equipment, components, and consumables, and laser-printing for maintenance documentation and reporting.