WindCube Scan for Meteorology Provides 360°/3D wind awareness at long range — giving decision-makers in meteorology and beyond the data they need for safety and efficiency. Get the full wind picture Get the full wind picture WindCube Scan fills an important gap in modern meteorological forecasting. By providing continuous awareness of the boundary layer and other crucial factors, scanning lidar enables better forecasting, better decision-making, and more effective crisis management. WindCube Scan units are compact, unattended, rugged devices suitable for any geography. Accurate and reliable over long service lives, they require very little site preparation and almost no human intervention after deployment. They are also simple and quick to repurpose if needs change. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Awareness & forecasting Awareness & forecasting WindCube Scan gives powerful data and reporting to meteorological and hydrological agencies. Quick to deploy and easy to use, WindCube Scan provides accurate forecasts, providing insight into several important atmospheric factors for increased situational awareness — notably, convective storm patterns and the boundary layer. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Outstanding data & flexibility Outstanding data & flexibility WindCube Scan offers full 3D scanning with ranges up to 14.7 km (depending on model), as well as multiple scanning patterns that make it ideal for many campaign types. A state-of-the-art structure detection algorithm detect, locates, and classifies clouds and aerosol layers — 24/7 in real time. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Simplicity & reliability Simplicity & reliability A non-disruptive, turnkey solution, WindCube Scan integrates easily with existing meteorological systems and sensor networks. Its compactness and ruggedness ensure reliable performance over a long service life. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE A sustainable partner A sustainable partner Vaisala is home to many of the industry’s brightest scientists, creators, and innovators. For decades, our products, including WindCube Scan, have provided exceptionally long service lives, reduced consumption and waste, and helped airports and meteorological agencies increase safety and preparedness amid climate change. They reflect Vaisala’s philosophy of creating sustainable solutions, businesses, and communities. LEARN MORE The Answers You Need Vaisala is ready to discuss your meteorological needs and help you build an ideal lidar solution or integration. Let’s talk. Contact us Resources PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT WindCube Scan Discover how to achieve accurate, real-time wind and aerosol backscatter measurements. DOWNLOAD PDF Industry Applications WindCube Scan General Information Discover why WindCube Scan is the wind lidar of choice for onshore and offshore wind measurement and full, 3D spatial awareness. LEARN MORE Aviation Applications WindCube Scan’s incredible accuracy, flexibility, and integration have made aviation safer from windshear and other factors. LEARN MORE Maritime Applications WindCube Scan is taking maritime into a new era of informed, highly efficient operations. LEARN MORE Wind Energy Applications Renewables are what made WindCube Scan known across the world — and the innovating continues. LEARN MORE Urban & Industrial Systems Applications No other scanning lidar is as trusted for emerging and established urban and industrial projects. LEARN MORE Success Stories New York Deploys a Statewide Mesonet To address changing weather patterns, improve forecasting and protect the public, New York state builds a best-in-class mesonet featuring WindCube lidars. DOWNLOAD PDF Bridge to the future How WindCube Scan enables the most ambitious bridge ever built. READ MORE
