Cloud height measurement

Fast, accurate cloud and visibility detection is crucial to creating precise forecasting, situational awareness, and air quality reporting.

Explore Ceilometers

Vaisala Ceilometers CL31 and CL51: Automated backscatter profiling captures detailed measurements on cloud base height and vertical visibility

Ceilometers CL31 and CL51

Vaisala ceilometers accurately measure ceiling or base height of cloud layers, and they leverage pulsed diode lidar technology and single lens optics. They are engineered to deliver highly accurate data on multiple cloud layers even when conditions limit physical visibility.

Lidar Ceilometer CL61

Redefining cloud measurement with the most comprehensive insights in the industry. CL61 is a high-performance light detection and ranging (LiDAR) instrument with depolarization measurement capable of unattended operation in all conditions.
DIAL Atmospheric Profiler DA10

DIAL Atmospheric Profiler DA10

Discover the industry’s first atmospheric profiler with continuous and autonomous water vapor monitoring within the boundary layer, providing meteorologists and forecasters with 24/7 monitoring of atmospheric humidity for improved severe weather warnings. 

Air quality in cities

Air quality in cities can vary significantly due to different microclimates, pollution sources ad geographies. Watch the video for more information.

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