Offshore Wind Farm Build-up and Maintenance As the wind industry expands offshore, larger turbines and deeper waters make weather intelligence even more critical for operational decision-making. Offshore made smarter Offshore made smarter With new global demand, Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV) face intense pressures to avoid costly delays and risk, and offshore maintenance and transportation operations require nowcasting and accurate weather insights to minimize downtime and improve safety.Vaisala’s solutions for wind awareness, thunderstorm tracking and warning, and helideck operations are tailored to reduce the total cost of energy and make offshore wind energy safer and more cost-effective. From port operations to vessel safety, craning, and helidecks, Vaisala is taking the industry into the offshore frontier. Remote wind intelligence Remote wind intelligence Image At sea, the wind can be merciless and a lack of local observations creates challenges to the accurate forecasting of the wind profile within the first few hundred meters above sea level. WindCube is the wind energy industry’s best and most trusted wind profiling lidar (light detection and ranging) for providing exceptional maritime wind awareness under any conditions. Suitable for port or vessel mounting, WindCube is compact and ruggedized for the harshest conditions and can easily be repurposed for multiple campaigns. It comes with WindCube Insights — Fleet software, which provides simple, rapid access to wind speed/direction data for anyone on your team. Lightning detection anywhere Lightning detection anywhere Image Lightning is a critical parameter to tracking thunderstorm activity. Thunderstorms pose a safety risk to personnel, potential damage to assets, and possible high winds — all of which can cause costly delays. Vaisala’s Thunderstorm Manager and GLD360 Global Lightning Detection Network provide accurate, real-time guidance and planning for helicopters, lifting operations, crew exchanges, and other crucial operations. Thunderstorm Manager and GLD360 are the industry’s most accurate and trusted solutions for offshore operations, providing unmatched location accuracy. With them, these traditionally risky operations are made much safer and more cost-effective. Helidecks and transportation Helidecks and transportation Image Getting assets and people to and from an offshore site can be perilous and costly. Vaisala’s Helideck Monitoring System (HMS) provides real-time data for the most important weather parameters, addressing a significant source of risk and allowing for the smooth transportation when it matters most. Built on proven Vaisala sensors, HMS is an automatic weather station providing crucial information for piloting, equipment transfer, and personnel movement along decking and ingress/egress paths. It is enhanced with simple, modern software for data management and decision-making. Products and Services WindCube Offshore From port to distant sea, WindCube Offshore vertical profiling lidar is a crucial tool for efficient turbine installations and more. Learn more Helideck Monitoring Reliable, accurate marine weather data is critical for keeping crew members and helicopter operations safe, and for keeping delays in check. Learn more Xweather Protect Improve operational safety and continuity with real-time lightning detection and severe weather alerts for all your locations worldwide. Learn more Resources Webinar Optimizing Offshore Wind Farm Operations Offshore wind energy is booming. This timely webinar explains how onsite observations and nowcasting enable wind developers and operators to optimize wind farm build-up, maintenance, and critical Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) operations. Register now Product Spotlight WindCube Offshore Learn why WindCube Offshore is the industry standard lidar for efficient, safe WTIV operations. Download PDF Brochure Vaisala Offshore Weather Awareness Read how Vaisala Offshore Weather Awareness ensures the safety of your weather critical offshore operations. Download PDF Brochure Mastering Severe Weather and Rough Seas Learn how you can tailor integrated maritime environmental observations to your specific needs. Download PDF Product Xweather Protect Protect personnel, improve operational resilience, and manage risk with real-time severe weather monitoring and automated lightning alerts for all your locations worldwide. Learn more Product Xweather API Fast and easy access to the world’s most accurate and reliable global lightning data for developers, product managers, and data scientists across industries. Learn more Infographic From port to sea 5 ways advanced weather sensing leads to better offshore wind farm builds. Read more Customer Case Weather insights propel stronger offshore wind farm operations How France is bolstering safety and efficiency while avoiding costly delays in offshore wind farms with reliable, real-time weather insights. Read more BLOG The importance of accurate weather data in improving the safety of offshore helicopter operations Interview with Steffen Bechtel, Managing Director and Founder, windpark heliflight consulting GmbH. READ THE BLOG Blog Offshore Wind Development is Booming But how do you secure more reliable weather window estimates for efficient and safe installation? Learn about remote wind intelligence for any vessel. Read more Blog Offshore Wind Construction and Lightning Threats from lightning and thunderstorms can impact safety and reduce the efficiency of WTIV operations by delaying installations. Discover how to detect lightning literally anywhere for smoother operations. Read more eBook Get The Accurate Weather Insights For offshore Wind Park Construction Wind farm development is booming — especially offshore where the weather is harsh and less predictable. Download eBook Quick guide WindCube Offshore: Floating Lidar System integration Vaisala is proud to partner with industry-leading FLS integrators to provide the best technology, service and support. Learn more Best Practices Guide - Go to extremes: Wind & weather safety for offshore wind farms With offshore wind installations rapidly increasing to meet ambitious renewable energy goals, the wind power industry is experiencing unprecedented growth across maritime environments. Technology advancements make it possible to install bigger farms with bigger turbines further offshore than ever, but harsh and unpredictable weather makes safety a major challenge. Download eBook
