Live in a valley? Snow surveys & snowpack matter
Snow Surveys Headquartered outside Sacramento, the KISTERS North America team celebrates manual snow surveys by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). We, hydromet nerds, ring in the new...
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USGS: Knowledge gap in hurricane effects on water quality
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists have completed a strategic review of current knowledge of hurricane impacts on water quality. A new report describes assets and capabilities in water science...
View ArticleSoil erosion: the silent risk between fires and floods
In a “first-of-its-kind study” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists quantified erosion for one year following every large fire in California from 1984 to the 2021. They documented a tenfold...
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Advanced hail technology reshapes solar projects & insurance
As hailstorms become increasingly frequent and severe, utility-scale solar projects face significant risks of damage and downtime. KISTERS, a global leader in environmental data solutions, addresses...
View ArticlePowering precision manufacturing across industries
From aerospace and aviation to shipbuilding, KISTERS 3DViewStation has become an indispensable software for handling complex 3D CAD data with speed and accuracy. The powerful CAD visualization and...
View ArticleNatural habitats contribute to insurability
Global insurance firm Swiss Re released research on Florida’s coastline and its high exposure to storm surge. Natural protection helped lower the frequency of insurance claims from less severe weather...
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Monitor risk of roof collapses under heavy snow loads.
As storms increase in severity, heavy snow has collapsed warehouse roofs across Alaska and Oregon. Flat and low-slope roofs have more risk than sloped or pitched roofs. Snow can accumulate quickly...
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When you get a hail alert, every minute counts
Hail season is coming, but how prepared is your workforce? Workforce safety Aon Insurance reports, “Workforce health and safety is a primary concern for employers, as 2023 saw the highest number of...
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3D CAD data security for manufacturing services collaboration
How can you uphold enterprise access of complex 3D CAD data and protect sensitive information at the same time? 3DViewStation WebViewer secures 3D CAD designs, especially for manufacturing...
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CIRSA uses hail alerts to protect municipal fleets, reduce risk.
At KISTERS, we believe smarter data leads to stronger decisions. The story of CIRSA is a powerful example of that tenet in action. In this interview with InsuranceNewsNet, Mike Wagner, Claims Manager...
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