The booth exhibition of Sysmet Co., Ltd. at the 56th Iwasaki Total Solution Fair 2026, held on April 8 (Wednesday) and April 9 (Thursday), has successfully concluded. On the day of the event, members of the technical department involved in meteorological forecasting, equipment development, and fieldwork from our headquarters in Kitakyushu participated to support the booth, which included actual equipment. Many visitors came to the booth, where they asked questions to the meteorologists and inquired about new services such as environmental sensors for noise and vibration, resulting in a great response. On the 8th, we were honored to have the opportunity to give a presentation on "How to View Meteorological Data from a Forecaster's Perspective and an Introduction to AI Wind Forecasting" at the mini stage, led by our meteorologists. Moving forward, we will continue to provide services that contribute to everyone's safety and efficiency, focusing on the theme of "Visible" safety created through the combination of meteorology and technology.

From June 2025, measures against heat stroke in the workplace have become mandatory. Additionally, in December 2026, a "Support Package for Heat Wave Measures in Construction Work" was formulated, making heat stroke prevention during the summer a pressing issue, especially for those engaged in the construction industry. This time, we provide a collection of heat stroke prevention materials that can be utilized through Sysmet Co., Ltd.'s comprehensive weather platform, ZEROSAI X-AI. Examples of heat stroke prevention measures possible with ZEROSAI X-AI: - Cloud management of heat stroke information - Forecasting of the heat index (WBGT) tailored to the site with a mesh of 500m for up to 17 days ahead - Observation of the heat index (WBGT) in compliance with JIS standards using a black globe thermometer - Alerts for exceeding work standard values for the heat index (WBGT) via electronic bulletin boards, emails, and business chat tools like direct LINE WORKS We hope this will be useful at your sites as well.

Thank you for always watching. This time, I will introduce one of the indicators for understanding the intensity of rain, known as precipitation intensity. Table of Contents 1. What is precipitation intensity? 2. Observation of rain and snow using weather radar 3. Image of precipitation intensity 4. Conclusion ■1. What is precipitation intensity? In the weather forecasts we usually see, the observed and predicted values of rain are often indicated by terms such as "rainfall (hourly rainfall)" and "continuous rainfall." The Japan Meteorological Agency further categorizes hourly rainfall into forecast terms such as "heavy rain" and "intense rain." *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

On November 11, 2025, a proposal to revise the "Disaster Prevention Meteorological Information" concerning floods, heavy rain, landslides, and storm surges was approved by the Cabinet. The implementation is scheduled for the rainy season in 2026. This article will explain what disaster prevention meteorological information is, the issues with the current system, and how the new disaster prevention meteorological information will change. Table of Contents 1. What is disaster prevention meteorological information? 2. Issues with the current disaster prevention meteorological information 3. How will the new disaster prevention meteorological information change? 1. What is disaster prevention meteorological information? Disaster prevention meteorological information refers to information related to disaster risks announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency. It is issued when the risk of disasters such as heavy rain, floods, strong winds, lightning, storm surges, and landslides increases, serving as a basis for decisions on evacuation and work suspension. Specifically, it includes alerts and warnings such as "Special Heavy Rain Warning," "Landslide Warning," and "Storm Surge Advisory," which are denoted by the suffixes "warning" or "advisory." It also encompasses various other information, such as "Meteorological Information on Significant Heavy Rain" that alerts to the risk of linearly organized precipitation bands, "Heat Stroke Warning Alerts" during summer, and "Typhoon Information." 2. Issues with the current disaster prevention meteorological information For details, please visit our website.

This time, I would like to explain the criteria for stopping work with cranes, specifically the "average wind speed of 10 m/s," including how the wind blows and what kind of effects it may have, as well as touching on the differences between average wind speed, instantaneous wind speed, and maximum wind speed. 1. What does "average wind speed of 10 m/s" mean? 2. What are the differences between "average wind speed," "instantaneous wind speed," and "maximum wind speed"? 3. Conclusion 1. What does "average wind speed of 10 m/s" mean? The wind can vary in strength and is influenced by terrain and nearby structures. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, an "average wind speed of 10 m/s" is described in forecasting terms as "a somewhat strong wind." *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.