Aquaplaning poses a serious risk to aviation safety during heavy rain, and it is most frequent in the tropics. It has been a contributing factor in some aircraft incidents and accidents.

Accurate information on water level thickness on the runway helps pilots to make better decisions on how to land safely. Until recently, a comprehensive and reliable method for assessing the thickness of the water layer has not been available.

The Vaisala AviMet® Runway Water Level Indicator System provides real time water level thickness assessments on every third of the runway and helps pilots to perform safe and efficient landings and take-offs when there is water on runway. The system consist of several field sensors and runway water level thicknesses are estimated based on Vaisala’s algorithm considering the following:

• current precipitation accumulation value
• previous precipitation accumulation values
• the flow-off value from the runway surface

Vaisala is committed to to maintaining the productivity of our customers' investment. we are engaged from the beginning of your investment plnning through the life-cycle of the operations.

With our comprehensive range of services we can actively maintain and support your system, provide fast access to technical support and spare parts, and ensure that safety and high service standards are met.