Vaisala Signs Contract to Deliver and Manage Statewide Road Weather Information Network

Vaisala Corporation                        Press Release                          October 6, 2015

Vaisala has signed a multi-year contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to deliver and manage a statewide Road Weather Information Network. The network collects and distributes operationally relevant weather and pavement conditions to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the purpose of maintaining safe and optimum traffic mobility conditions on state roads and highways.

The contract, worth USD 5 million, is for five years with an option for extension by two years until the end of 2022.

The contract includes delivery of a network of Vaisala Road Weather Information Stations (RWIS), which provide atmospheric observations for wind, pressure, air temperature and humidity, precipitation, visibility as well as surface temperature and conditions. The contract also includes, data hosting and visualization services including custom winter severity and performance indices as well as maintenance and service of the entire network.

For Further Information Please Contact:
Kai Konola, Executive Vice President of Vaisala Weather Business
Tel. +358 40 5024 900
Email: kai.konola[at]vaisala.com

Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 79 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1,600 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange. www.vaisala.com      www.twitter.com/VaisalaGroup