For Sale or LicenseInternet of Things (IOT)
System and Method for the Detection of Severe Weather Conditions
US 8,593,289, assigned to Richard Alan Carlisle, covers an an automated system using radio frequency (RF) signals to detect severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, operating independently of internet or cellular infrastructure, and is available for sale or license through IPApproach.
- US Patents
- 1 granted
- Assignee
- Richard Alan Carlisle
- Availability
- For Sale or License
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Technology Highlights
- Infrastructure-Free Detection: The system detects severe weather using only a standard AM receiver and microprocessor – no internet, cellular network, satellite uplink, or dedicated radar required. This makes it uniquely deployable in remote and off-grid locations.
- Dual-Mode Threat Classification: A patented threshold-based state machine algorithm distinguishes between two threat levels in real time. Signal energy above threshold 50-99% of the time triggers a severe thunderstorm warning; above 99% triggers a tornado warning, providing actionable, tiered alerts.
- Earlier Warning Than Lightning Detectors: The system detects intracloud and cloud-to-cloud sferics, which comprise the majority of electrical storm activity, not just cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. This provides earlier and more comprehensive storm detection.
- Tornado-Specific Detection: By monitoring the unique Plasma Pulse Generator RF signature associated with tornadic activity, the system can generate tornado-specific warnings – a capability absent from most conventional lightning detectors and weather alert devices.
- A Residential product intended for the single family home that provides Siren and Strobe alerts (both of which can be individually enabled or disabled) for severe weather and tornadoes. Distance to leading edge of storm and visible display of status are provided.
- An outdoor instrument that can transmit telemetry (storm state and distance) to an indoor receiver.
Overview
The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:
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Listing updated August 21, 2026
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