Both towers and remote sensing devices have a role to play in wind measurement campaigns. As industry practices change and consultants become more familiar with using remote sensing data, wind developers are re-evaluating their approach to campaign design.

Data

Remote sensors gather accurate data up to 200 meters above ground, and can gather hub-height wind data from many sites and from many locations within a single site. Met towers are more limited but are better understood through longer industry use.

Ease of Use

Met towers offer a familiar technology with long-established standards of practice, but generally take much longer to set up and are more difficult to maintain. Remote sensing systems can begin collecting data the same day they are delivered to the site.

Cost

Do you think remote sensors are more expensive than towers? You may be surprised. The cost to purchase a remote sensing system may be comparable to a met tower in some markets, and may be higher in others. When you start looking at all the costs of using each, the remote sensing system may be more affordable. 

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Download either the Comparison Chart or the Cost Checklist to help you explore costs, features, and benefits of using remote sensing as part of your next wind measurement campaign. By filling out the form below, you will also have access to our industry briefing, Remote Sensing Revolution.

Comparing Remote Sensing Systems to Towers

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Download Features & Benefits chart

Page 21 of Remote Sensing Revolution presents a chart comparing the benefits of remote sensors and met towers. Download this chart (or the whole briefing) by filling out the form below.

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What does it cost to measure the wind?

Interested in a more detailed cost comparison? We've created a checklist you can use to compare the costs of running a wind measurement campaign with a tower or any remote sensing system. Get this checklist along with the chart!

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