National Lightning Detection Network Most accurate and dependable lightning network in the continental U.S. with over 30-year history of providing robust and comprehensive lightning data, available today at no capital costs. Robust & accurate Robust & accurate The Vaisala National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) detects more real-time lightning events than any other network with unrivaled location accuracy and detection efficiency that covers the entire continental U.S. It even delineates between cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to ground strikes for more accurate alert planning, lightning reporting, and damage investigation. Equipped with best-in-class information about the location, time, and type of lightning, organizations can make better decisions to safeguard personnel, protect assets, deploy resources, and minimize downtime. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Around the clock Around the clock With better than 99.99% uptime, Vaisala NLDN monitors storm activity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The data feed runs with about 12-second latency and is delivered over a variety of real-time methods, file types, and APIs to fit your forecasting, alert generation, lighting reporting, and analytical needs. Historical lightning data can also be easily accessed and analyzed. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE COMPREHENSIVE DATA COMPREHENSIVE DATA NDLN provides a wealth of significant lighting data on individual strikes including cloud-to-ground stroke or in-cloud pulse designation, location, duration polarity, and peak current. It delivers the real-time data required for early alerts, lightning reports, and accurate risk modeling. You can also access historical data to enable policy planning and incident investigations. You’ll have the precise data you need without having to install or maintain a single sensor of your own. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Earlier detection Earlier detection The real-time coverage of storm systems across the U.S. will let you know about potential severe thunderstorms sooner. Watch storm behavior and create more accurate models to determine your best course of action for limiting operational downtime while still looking out for those who trust you to keep them safe. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Try National Lightning Detection Network For Free Start your 30-day free trial today for access to real-time thunderstorm and lightning data. Simply log on and see for yourself just how much the power of the nation's most accurate lightning detection network can improve your operational and safety planning. Get Started Resources PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT National Lightning Detection Network NLDN prepares organizations before lightning strikes near them by delivering scientifically accurate total lightning data from across the United States in real time. DOWNLOAD PDF PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT National Lightning Detection Network for Solar Energy Protect field personnel and PV plants from weather-related hazards including hailstorms, wildfires, and lightning or tropical storms, for North American users. DOWNLOAD PDF PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT National Lightning Detection Network for Wind Energy Decisive lightning and storm alerts around wind farms, anywhere in North America. With NLDN, wind energy operators can monitor asset performance and stay ahead of hazardous storms. DOWNLOAD PDF INTERACTIVE MAP Global Lightning Density Map You can find out more about lightning around the globe by visiting the fascinating new global total lightning density map from Vaisala. Never before has it been possible to reliably compare lightning on a national basis everywhere. VIEW THE MAP Contact Us Contact our industry experts to see Vaisala’s real-time and historical lightning data, software solutions, or receive lightning alerts near you, anywhere in the world. We’re here to help! Contact Us
