RainStat
RainStat is a Windows-based program for recording and analysing rainfall data.
RainStat Overview
RainStat focuses on structured rainfall record keeping and basic analysis. It helps users enter daily rainfall and run simple analyses over months, years and production seasons.
Core Features
- Data entry is done on a single screen per year with easy movement between months and days.
- Provides analysis per month, per year, across several years and over five-day periods.
- Allows the user to choose the starting period for analysis over a production year.
- Calculates the probability of rainfall over a five-day period based on recorded history.
- Displays graphs and reports for selected periods and measuring points.
- Supports multiple measuring points across farms or locations.
- Allows the user to set up different rainfall types for separate tracking.
Licensing & Options
RainStat is sold as a once-off program purchase plus an annual licence fee. The annual licence fee is shared across all Software Farm programs used by the same client.
Standard licence includes
A standard RainStat licence includes 1 network point and 2 data sets.
Additional options
Additional data sets and additional network points are available at an extra once-off cost. Prices vary per product.
System & Technical Notes
RainStat is a Microsoft Windows application that stores data in local data sets. Regular backups are strongly recommended, especially before importing or changing long-term data. Correct setup of measuring points, production years and rainfall types is important for meaningful analysis and reports.
Minimum
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- 1.5–2 GHz CPU
- 4 GB RAM
- 1 GB free disk space
- LAN connection (for multi-user environments)
Recommended
- Windows 11
- 8 GB RAM
- SSD storage
- Gigabit LAN
Download RainStat
If your licence is valid, you can install or update RainStat to the latest version. Always make a backup before installing an update.
Support & Training
Support and training are not included in the once-off program price. Telephone and email support are available to clients with a valid annual licence fee and training can be arranged with Software Farm or selected dealers by agreement.