ESI Corporate Update
Victoria, British Columbia January 15, 2009 - ESI Environmental Sensors Inc. ("ESI", the "Company") (TSX-V: ESV) has announced a sale to the University of Oklahoma (OU) for two large Moisture•Point™ multiplexing systems. The university will use these systems for a global warming project: a study of what happens to tall prairie grasses in Oklahoma when subjected to warming temperatures and increased precipitation.
Two multiplexers of twenty-four probes each, or a total of 240 measurement points, will be used over three depths to monitor soil data. The easy to use, robust probes will be installed by the researchers involved in the project.
University of Oklahoma is an existing client of ESI engaged in water management studies. However upon referral from another well known researcher that has had success with the ESI product line the University decided to expand its use of Moisture•Point™ devices.
ESI's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, David Porter says "this sale capitalizes on ESI's strength as a global leader in the area of moisture data recording. Leading universities are now using ESI patented technology to study the changes in climate and the effects on soil." Mr. Porter further states that "the results of these findings may bring the global community closer to tracking and understanding information related to climate change."
With academic institutions funding research projects based on climate change and data management, other research institutions are likely to be looking for ways to accurately and safely track changes in moisture levels in the near future.
About ESI
ESI is a leading manufacturer of patented and proprietary solutions for environments where understanding the presence, movement, and/or amount of water are important. Major market sectors include: Agriculture, Golf and Turf, Scientific Research, Civil Engineering and Crude Oil. ESI solutions have been successfully introduced into more than 40 countries to enable customers to optimize their operations by monitoring the presence and movement of water, managing irrigation systems, and monitoring the integrity of landfill covers. Most recently, the Flo•Point™ instrument has been introduced to the Oil industry to measure the volumetric presence of water pumped during crude oil extraction for characterization and optimization of the process. ESI differentiates itself by translating the best technology and science available into practical, easy to use solutions. Irrigation managers, Reservoir Engineers, and Scientists have adopted ESI's products for their accuracy, ease of use, repeatability, and ability to operate in challenging environments. ESI is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "ESV". Further information about ESI may be obtained through the Company's website at www.esisensors.com.
About The University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma (OU) - based in Norman OK. - has been a recognized and valued academic institution since 1890. The University of Oklahoma is truly an extraordinary institution, known for its academic excellence and strong sense of community.
OU has emerged as a pacesetter for public higher education in the United States and is ranked by The Princeton Review among the top 10 public universities in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.
Successful university research programs include those relating to: weather, genomics, chemistry, health sciences, nanosciences, education, and applied social research as well as technology development and transfer will continue to grow with the development of the University Research Campus. Please visit www.ou.edu for more information.
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