 | Sustainable tsunami observations – a global challenge The Boxing Day tsunami goes into the history of mankind as one of the
worst natural disasters on record. More than 300,000 people died in the
catastrophe. Read more |
 | Vaisala AWS conquers Heard Island in southern Indian OceanHeard Island is remote – really remote. Very few people make the effort
to travel the 4,350 km southwest of Perth, Western Australia, to visit
this 2745 m high active volcano. Yet it is a fascinating place,
particularly for glaciological monitoring, and gleaning information on the
effects of climate change. Read more |
 | Vaisala LLDN may assist forecasters in nowcasting hurricane
intensityVaisala Thunderstorm found that Long-range Lightning Detection Network
(LLDN) data may provide forecasters with a valuable complementary
diagnostic tool for observing concentric eyewall cycles and other
important dynamic changes in the core of a hurricane. Read more |
 | Advanced rail weather information:
weather monitoring and
prediction for the rail sectorSince 1998, Vaisala has been working to introduce a range of rail
weather solutions. These solutions have been derived from work in the
highways sector where, for over 20 years, operational benefits have been
achieved by linking data from road weather stations with localized, site
and application specific forecasts. Read more |
 | Vinh and Nasan airports receive a facelift in VietnamIn recent years, the Vietnamese economy has experienced remarkable
growth in all fields. Intensive trading and tourism necessitate the
renovation and upgrading of major airports throughout the country. Read more
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