AviMet® Runway Visual Range (RVR)

This Runway Visual Range system improves airport safety and operational capacity with automated RVR assessment and reporting.

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years of experience

170

+

countries served annually

2500

+

aviation systems delivered globally

System overview

The Vaisala AviMet Runway Visual Range System is a fully automated RVR assessment and reporting system that gives airports a single, scalable solution. It fulfills ICAO requirements and is the only system approved by the FAA.

Suitable for any airport, it makes runway visibility measurement data available to air traffic control, pilots, and others, using the appropriate formats and alerting methods. This way, all stakeholders are able to put RVR information to use immediately and effectively, ensuring safe airport operations and full capacity in all weather conditions.

Best-in-class, cost-efficient sensor technology proven over long service lives
Superior data accuracy and consistency in all weather conditions
Stand-alone system or an integral part of Vaisala AviMet AWOS (automated weather observing system)
Compatible with CATI, CATII or III airports
Flexible and configurable to meet any airport's needs

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ICAO compliant

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

Vaisala AviMet RVR measures meteorological optical range, background luminance and runway light setting, and calculates runway visual range according to ICAO Annex 3.

The RVR values and alarms can be shown on the ATC displays and distributed to PCs, chart recorders, and other digital displays. The reporting format of the RVR values is ICAO compliant and the values can be used in METAR and MET REPORTs.

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FAA certified

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

AviMet RVR is the only FAA-approved runway visual range system, and delivers Vaisala’s proven aviation weather management performance and credibility. In addition to high standards in quality control and system requirements, this PC-based system conforms to the toughest specifications and requirements of the aviation industry.

You can be sure that the system fulfills your needs and meets FAA requirements, providing critical RVR information to support precision landing and takeoff operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Measurement methods

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

Our runway visual range (RVR) systems utilize the technology the ICAO has defined as the suitable MOR measurement options for RVR assessment: transmissometers and forward scatter sensors.

Vaisala’s Transmissometer LT31 is the best choice for accuracy and reliability, especially in the most critical, low-visibility situations, and it exceeds ICAO Annex 3 definitions.

Vaisala’s Forward Scatter FD70 is the best available forward scatter sensor for visibility and present weather.

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System overview

The Vaisala AviMet Runway Visual Range System is a fully automated RVR assessment and reporting system that gives airports a single, scalable solution. It fulfills ICAO requirements and is the only system approved by the FAA.

Suitable for any airport, it makes runway visibility measurement data available to air traffic control, pilots, and others, using the appropriate formats and alerting methods. This way, all stakeholders are able to put RVR information to use immediately and effectively, ensuring safe airport operations and full capacity in all weather conditions.

Best-in-class, cost-efficient sensor technology proven over long service lives
Superior data accuracy and consistency in all weather conditions
Stand-alone system or an integral part of Vaisala AviMet AWOS (automated weather observing system)
Compatible with CATI, CATII or III airports
Flexible and configurable to meet any airport's needs

Download brochure

ICAO compliant

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

Vaisala AviMet RVR measures meteorological optical range, background luminance and runway light setting, and calculates runway visual range according to ICAO Annex 3.

The RVR values and alarms can be shown on the ATC displays and distributed to PCs, chart recorders, and other digital displays. The reporting format of the RVR values is ICAO compliant and the values can be used in METAR and MET REPORTs.

Download brochure

FAA certified

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

AviMet RVR is the only FAA-approved runway visual range system, and delivers Vaisala’s proven aviation weather management performance and credibility. In addition to high standards in quality control and system requirements, this PC-based system conforms to the toughest specifications and requirements of the aviation industry.

You can be sure that the system fulfills your needs and meets FAA requirements, providing critical RVR information to support precision landing and takeoff operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Download brochure

Measurement methods

runway visual range; rvr reporting; runway visibility measurement

Our runway visual range (RVR) systems utilize the technology the ICAO has defined as the suitable MOR measurement options for RVR assessment: transmissometers and forward scatter sensors.

Vaisala’s Transmissometer LT31 is the best choice for accuracy and reliability, especially in the most critical, low-visibility situations, and it exceeds ICAO Annex 3 definitions.

Vaisala’s Forward Scatter FD70 is the best available forward scatter sensor for visibility and present weather.

Download brochure

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System components

Forward Scatter Sensor FD70

The Vaisala FD70 is the leading forward scatter technology for visibility and present weather, including runway visual range (RVR) setting the standard in airport weather accuracy.

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Transmissometer LT31

The world’s most accurate measurement instrument for runway visual range, this transmissometer provides the best visibility data for aviation safety.

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Background Luminance Sensor LM21

Fully featured, stand-alone ambient light sensor for Runway Visual Range (RVR) applications.

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Product documentation

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Resources

Measuring Weather at the Highest Airport in the World

Discover how an AWOS was applied to meet the extreme weather challenges of China’s Daocheng Yading Airport.

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Measuring Weather at the Highest Airport in the World

See how Daocheng Yading Airport in China stays safe during weather extremes.

RVR: Proven strategies for enhancing airport safety and efficiency in low visibility

Learn about the crucial instruments and intelligence that lead to safer takeoffs and landings and reduce risk

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Ensuring safety and efficiency in tropical conditions at Costa Rica’s airports

See how Vaisala supports Costa Rica’s critical tourism sector while setting new standards for airport efficiency and safety.

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RVR: Proven strategies for enhancing airport safety and efficiency in low visibility

Understanding Runway Visual Range (RVR) with Vaisala Expert Jarmo Pilli

Read more about RVR and its significance in aviation.

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Get accurate and reliable visibility information

An airport's decision regarding what kind of runway visibility solution to use is of critical importance. Get your questions answered and learn about the best visibility measurement solution for your airport’s particular aviation weather and runway management conditions.

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