Port Weather
Minimize Uncertainty and Risk in Port Operations
The specific characteristics of your port will determine what weather and environmental factors to monitor, and where and how to do so. Accurate and reliable measurement of visibility, wind direction, and speed are critical not only when approaching the port, but also in berthing safety when large tanker operations are involved.
High winds can interfere with crane operations when you’re in the path of a storm, preventing loading and unloading. Lightning detection is important because strikes in ports and especially in oil and gas terminals can ignite potentially explosive materials or strike people. In addition, oceanographic measurements such as current, wave height, sea level, and salinity can be a critical part of your decision making.
Vaisala’s port weather solutions can address all the above, and more. Local real-time sensor data collection, display software, data storage, and hosted data management service provide real-time intelligence plus additional weather observation information and history when needed — allowing users to concentrate on minimizing downtime and maximizing the efficiency of port and maritime operations.
Service contracts are available to keep these instruments and systems up and running. In addition, Vaisala offers IMO, IALA, IEC, WMO, and ICAO compliant solutions.
Sustainable Ports
Monitor the air quality in your port, contribute to a healthy and sustainable harbor, and meet green requirements.
Managing the invisible risk
Wind mitigation solutions are logical parts of a port’s broader digital transformation process because they are easy to integrate and provide real-time situational awareness for many stakeholders.
Products and Systems
Automatic Weather Station AWS310
"Set and forget" this automatic weather station solution for long-term and short-term forecasts, and for reliable measurements of developing severe weather.
Automatic Weather Station AWS810
Bring your port and coastal weather operations into the next generation of situational awareness, system integration, and data security — with one weather station.
X-band Weather Radar WRS400
Enhance port operations and near-shore weather awareness with actionable insights and no coverage gaps.
WindCube Scan
WindCube Scan Explore Edition is the most trusted lidar for improving meteorological observation and forecasting. Learn more about this powerful solution.
WindCube wind lidar for maritime
From wind farm construction to wind-assisted ship propulsion, harnessing precise wind data holds the key to operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Weather Transmitter WXT530 Series
This series of accurate weather transmitters measures six of the most important weather parameters in various compact and affordable combinations.
WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700
Precise, maintenance-free ultrasonic wind measurement can be yours under almost any conditions.
Present Weather Detectors and Visibility Sensors PWD Series
Accurate and flexible, choose the right weather and visibility sensor for maritime, transportation, planning, and general forecasting use — at the right price.
Digital Barometer PTB330
Exceptionally accurate barometric pressure readings with low hysteresis and long-term stability under the most challenging conditions — even those in space.
HUMICAP Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP155
Precise data in high humidity climates where moisture is near saturation, in environments with changing temperatures, and in harsh environments.
Oceanographic Measurements
Our reference deliveries range from meteo/hydro sensors for navigation aids and automatic weather stations for VTS systems, to turnkey network weather solutions for Coastal Surveillance Systems (CSS).
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Manage Your Port’s Toughest Weather and Environmental Conditions
Why wait when Vaisala has a custom marine weather monitoring system to address your toughest challenges? Be safer and streamline your operations now.
