Vaisala WindCube Scan for Airports

WindCube Scan
Airport Edition

Long-range wind observations for mitigating wind​ hazards at any airport, in any conditions​

Introducing the enhanced WindCube Scan Airport Edition

With its breakthrough measurement range of up to 18.9km, additional new scanning modes and compact, robust design coupled with an industry-leading maintenance and servicing package, WindCube Scan Airport Edition is an unattended solution ideally suited for an airport environment.

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Know the wind in 360°

Vaisala WindCube Scan Airport Edition

 

The next generation WindCube® Scan Airport Edition gives air traffic controllers, pilots, meteorological observers, and forecasters best-in class data to understand the current wind conditions and make better operational decisions.

WindCube Scan Airport Edition raises the bar for detecting windshear and impending severe weather events under the most extreme conditions, delivering industry-leading measurement and actionable intelligence for safe takeoffs and landings.

With its breakthrough measurement range of up to 18.9km, additional scanning modes and compact, robust design coupled with an industry leading maintenance and servicing package, WindCube Scan Airport Edition is an unattended solution ideally suited for any airport environment.

Optimum, long-term performance

Vaisala WindCube Scan Airport Edition

 

Robust, long-lasting components greatly reduce total cost of ownership, while the advanced scanning head design minimizes maintenance and reduces disruptions. An industry leading warranty and maintenance package are included as standard plus a simple, hassle free, annually renewable service contract.

Windshear and more

Vaisala WindCube Scan Airport Edition

 

Get a clear picture of the entire wind field and increase your situational awareness with new 3D volume scans, and use segment scans to scan along a glide path for safer landings. Improved laser design captures the wind field with improved data quality. One system lets you reliably capture wind vortices and windshear events thanks to increased resolution configurability.

Go to the extremes

Vaisala. WindCube Scan Airport Edition

 

Expand to extreme environments with temperatures ranging from -40° C up to +55° C and operate in areas requiring water and dust resistance. Stay ahead of humidity and frost through an effective heated lens.

The gold standard

Vaisala WindCube Scan

 

We believe in the relentless pursuit of quality and performance, anywhere and everywhere. Vaisala is the most experienced aviation weather company in the world, with a suite of solutions built on more than 45 years of aviation expertise that are trusted in more than 160 countries, at more than 2000 airports worldwide. Our advanced WindCube lidar offerings are used across diverse applications and industries such as renewable energy, maritime, meteorological services and more.

Get the ultimate guide to windshear in aviation

Get the ultimate guide to windshear in aviation

Download our ultimate guide for an overview on the science and characteristics of windshear, the most advanced technologies available, and best practices for choosing and siting a windshear detection system.

Resources

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Blog

Detecting volcanic ash rain in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands, and especially the island of La Palma, has been experiencing the volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja since September 2021. Vaisala’s Lidar Ceilometer CL61 with depolarization capability has been measuring the volcanic ash layers aloft since end of October.

Industry Applications

How scanning lidar detects a previously undetectable danger in China: dry windshear

SUCCESS STORY: Dry-windshear is common at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in China, and difficult to mitigate as no dedicated ground-based equipment for detecting such dry windshear is installed. 

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