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 VIDEO Boundary layer profiling Learn how wind lidar fills this missing gap in local weather forecasting. WATCH VIDEO ARTICLE Managing Megacities As published in MTI, read how scanning lidar is protecting increasingly city-bound populations. LEARN MORE ARTICLE Shelters from the storm As published in MTI, read how wind lidar is keeping seaports safe and operational. LEARN MORE New York Deploys a Statewide Mesonet SUCCESS STORY: To address changing weather patterns, improve forecasting and protect the public, New York state builds a best-in-class mesonet featuring WindCube lidars. READ MORE
