Case Study: Neil Armstrong Academy achieves immersive weather learning and increased community engagement with Axis Communications

Neil Armstrong Academy expands its weather station with an Axis camera to add a visual tool for students

Neil Armstrong Academy, a STEM-focused pre-K–6 school in West Valley City, UT, wanted to add a visual component to its rooftop weather station to help students connect live imagery with climate data and boost engagement. The school engaged Axis Communications and selected an IP-based camera (AXIS Q1602-E Network Camera) to provide a live video feed for classes, the school website and social channels.

Axis Communications installed the AXIS Q1602-E on the roof and integrated live streams and periodic thumbnails into the school’s web and social presence. The feed drove measurable engagement—over 1,300 direct online followers, a jump in monthly website hits from 6,049 to 10,383 at launch—and helped link the station to others statewide; staff also reported a 10% increase in SAGE science scores as students became more engaged with meteorology.

Neil Armstrong Academy

Tyler Howe

Principal