Main events

Contract for upper-air sounding equipment

Vaisala signed a contract with a long standing customer for upper-air sounding equipment.  The contract was valued at USD 8.6 million and the deliveries are expected to take place by the end of the first quarter in 2010. Vaisala's upper-air sounding equipment is used all over the world to measure weather in the Earth's atmosphere, from the boundary layer to the upper atmosphere.

Observing and forecasting in wind energy

Vaisala is piloting a new observation and forecasting system for wind energy together with US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and Xcel Energy. The goal of the pilot is to explore the use of a new wind observing and forecasting system in Xcel Energy’s wind power generation. The system will provide critical decision-making support for balancing wind power with traditional fossil fuel generation while minimizing costs and improving reliability. Read more

Improving flight safety and airport capacity

Vaisala delivers a new runway visual range system for air traffic control use in the USA. The runway information will improve flight safety and airport capacity.

A prototype of the Runway Visual Range (RVR) system was installed at an airport in Pennsylvania already in 2007. Since then, the system has undergone extensive operational testing in real-life conditions. At the end of 2009, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the system for air traffic control use in airports across the country.
Vaisala's RVR system provides fully automated runway visual range assessment and reporting. FAA approval increases business potential and strengthens Vaisala’s ability to respond to large scale turn-key programs. Read more