FAA approved aviation field sensors

Cloud height

Vaisala high quality Ceilometer CL31 measures cloud height at 25,000 feet. The sensor offers a superior measurement accuracy which has been documented in international intercomparisons

Humidity and temperature

Vaisala relative humidity and air temperature sensors provide excellent accuracy and stability. These products meet even the most exacting demands.

Present weather and visibility

Vaisala Present Weather sensors are a cost effective, combining visibility and present weather sensors that carry out tasks normally requiring a human observer and multiple instruments

Pressure

One of the most important parameters measured in aviation weather is barometric pressure which is used in altimeter readings. Vaisala barometers are famous for their accuracy and stability.

Runway condition

This thermally passive multi-variable sensor measures runway surface and subsurface temperatures, as well as water layer thickness, black ice and salt levels.

Ultrasonic wind sensor WS425

Provides the most accurate and maintenance free wind measurements for demanding applications. Ideal for replacement of mechanical sensors.

Wind direction sensor WAV151

The WAV151 Wind Vane is a counter-balanced low-threshold wind vane with optoelectronic transducer. 6-bit parallel GRAY code output. A heating element in the shaft tunnel keeps bearings above the freezing level in cold climates.

Wind speed sensor WAA151

The WAA151 is an optoelectronic, fast-response, low-threshold anemometer. The cup wheel has three light-weight conical cups providing excellent linearity over the entire operating range, up to 75 m/s.

 

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