Defense Meteorology

Understanding the impact of weather on operations and personnel safety.

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Observations to ensure all-weather capability

Defense forces around the world rely heavily on weather conditions and meteorological forecasts to plan operations and training exercises. In field operations, a superior knowledge of weather conditions has always been advantageous. While modern numerical weather models enhance weather forecasting capabilities, immediate, local weather observations are essential to create accurate weather data reports in support of operational safety and efficiency

Ground operations

Vaisala provides easy-to-use weather measurement systems for acquiring rich and accurate meteorological information for the full atmospheric profile from surface up to 30 kilometers.

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Naval weather

Super Hornet F/A 18F on USS-Enterprise aircraft carrier

Accurate weather information is vital for ensuring the safety and effective operation of naval vessels. Vaisala solutions are the comprehensive answer to most common naval weather challenges.

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Airfield operations

Ensure operational capability in all weather conditions and prepare to face adverse weather in your airfield operations with the right kind of situational awareness, whether operating a fixed or temporary airfield.

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Range support

Accurate weather measurements ensure that test ranges and space launch facilities have complete and up-to-date awareness of the atmospheric conditions to ensure the mission criteria is met for a successful outcome.

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Observations to ensure all-weather capability

Defense forces around the world rely heavily on weather conditions and meteorological forecasts to plan operations and training exercises. In field operations, a superior knowledge of weather conditions has always been advantageous. While modern numerical weather models enhance weather forecasting capabilities, immediate, local weather observations are essential to create accurate weather data reports in support of operational safety and efficiency

Ground operations

Vaisala provides easy-to-use weather measurement systems for acquiring rich and accurate meteorological information for the full atmospheric profile from surface up to 30 kilometers.

Learn more

Naval weather

Accurate weather information is vital for ensuring the safety and effective operation of naval vessels. Vaisala solutions are the comprehensive answer to most common naval weather challenges.

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Airfield operations

Ensure operational capability in all weather conditions and prepare to face adverse weather in your airfield operations with the right kind of situational awareness, whether operating a fixed or temporary airfield.

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Range support

Accurate weather measurements ensure that test ranges and space launch facilities have complete and up-to-date awareness of the atmospheric conditions to ensure the mission criteria is met for a successful outcome.

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Advanced weather intelligence for defense operations

Explore Vaisala's latest defense meteorology solutions, providing critical weather intelligence for enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness in challenging conditions.

Secure & Resilient Weather Data

In modern defense operations, precise weather data can determine mission success or failure. The Vaisala RS41-SGM radiosonde is designed to combat the challenges posed by electronic warfare, GPS jamming, and message spoofing.

Systems and solutions

Sounding systems and radiosondes

Our systems deliver precise atmospheric data and reliably forecast high impact weather in the harshest conditions.

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Maritime Observation System AWS430 for naval defense

Naval defense operations demand unwavering accuracy, even in the harshest conditions. Ensure operational efficiency and the safety of naval personnel.

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AviMet Aviation Weather Management System

This complete aviation weather management system ensures safe and efficient airport operations in all weather.

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TacMet & HydroMet Weather Stations MAWS201

See the advantages of cost-effective, quickly deployable, and portable automatic weather stations.

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Upper-air soundings are critical to global weather observations, forecasts, and climate studies.

Cirrus® Sounding System MW51 for defense applications

When weather forecasts are critical to the mission, portable, secure, upper-air multisoundings can make the difference in complete situational awareness.

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MARWIN Sounding System MW32

Get accurate atmospheric profiles of wind, pressure, temperature, and humidity with this rugged sounding system.

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Map showing lightning activity near Miami International Airport

Superior lightning strike detection, anywhere

The trusted leader in providing reference grade lightning detection data, software, and systems, enabling you to operate efficiently and safely, or build robust forecast models.

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Observations to ensure all-weather capability

Vaisala provides essential instruments and intelligence for defense operations, improving safety, efficiency, and situational awareness. Advanced technology and reliable data ensure accurate weather predictions and environmental monitoring, critical for planning and executing defense operations.

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Wind & weather insights for helicopter and drone operations

Naval defense operations demand unwavering accuracy and dependability, even in the harshest conditions. Gain a strategic edge with accurate, reliable weather instruments and insights purpose-built to support offshore helicopter and drone operations.

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