UNSPSC 41114412: Radio acoustic sounding system

Equipment that observes the meteorology on the upper layer. By applying the technology that combined the electromagnetic wave and sound wave technology, this meteorological instrument measures the vertical distribution of temperature, humidity, wind velocity, wind direction and others in the upper atmosphere.

UNSPSC 41114412 Radio acoustic sounding system is a Commodity code that in recent state and local practice spans weather observation and detection systems, emergency communication networks, and lightning protection infrastructure—a broader scope than the code name alone suggests. Recent solicitations show state and local governments procuring automated weather observation equipment (AWOS systems), wide-area two-way radio networks for emergency response, weather radar deployment with full installation and maintenance, lightning prediction and detection systems, and lightning protection system installation at critical facilities. The issuing bodies include state departments of transportation, county governments, city housing authorities, universities, and county purchasing offices. Housing authorities, counties, and state transportation departments appear as repeat buyers in the recent activity.

Activity spans Georgia, Texas, Florida, and California. Representative recent opportunities include the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda's ITB for wide-area two-way radio network services (14 handheld radios, programming, maintenance, and five-year wireless service, due July 10, 2026, with a $50,000 maximum compensation limit); the Georgia Department of Transportation's eRFQ for Automated Weather Observing System commodities (due May 4, 2026); Texas Tech University's RFP for the Texas Flood Project Weather Radar Deployment (three C-band dual-polarization weather radars with installation and five-year maintenance, due March 6, 2026, with mandatory HUB subcontracting); Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale's RFI regarding a Thor Guard, Inc. TG-360 Lightning Prediction and Detection System for integration with existing systems at County Parks and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (due May 18, 2026); and Brevard County's sealed-bid procurement for lightning protection system installation at the Melbourne Courthouse and Historic Titusville Courthouse (due January 27, 2026, with pre-bid walk-throughs scheduled).