Wind Lidar: Unlocking Modern Meteorology

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.

years of Vaisala leadership in weather measurement

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WindCube lidars deployed worldwide

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projects delivered globally by Vaisala every year

OVERVIEW

National meteorological and hydrological agencies need to monitor all atmospheric parameters, such as wind, turbulence, clouds, and aerosols, in order to provide accurate short-term forecasts and contribute to effective crisis management. Vaisala WindCube® lidars perform 24/7, real-time measurement and high-level data processing, which help provide increasingly accurate forecast models.

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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.

Products and Services

WindCube Scan

WindCube Scan is the most trusted lidar for improving meteorological observation and forecasting. Learn more about this powerful solution.

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Resources

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

WindCube Scan

Discover how to achieve accurate, real-time wind and aerosol backscatter measurements.

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VIDEO

Boundary layer profiling

Learn how wind lidar fills this missing gap in local weather forecasting.

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ARTICLE

Managing Megacities

As published in MTI, read how scanning lidar is protecting increasingly city-bound populations.

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ARTICLE

Shelters from the storm

As published in MTI, read how wind lidar is keeping seaports safe and operational.

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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.

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