Meteorology applications for wind lidars
Wind lidar fills an important gap in modern meteorological forecasting. The ideal complement to satellites and other intermittent data sources, it provides continuous awareness of the boundary layer and other crucial factors.
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Overview
National meteorological and hydrological agencies need to monitor all atmospheric parameters, such as wind, turbulence, clouds, and aerosols to provide accurate short-term forecasts and contribute to effective crisis management. Vaisala WindCube® lidars perform 24/7, real-time measurement and advanced data processing, which help provide increasingly accurate forecast models.
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WindCube Scan Explore Edition
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