Extreme performance for extreme missions

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Oceanic and atmospheric research underpins our ability to understand and protect the complex ecosystems that sustain the planet. Multipurpose oceanographic vessels—together with icebreakers and ice-capable research ships—extend this work into polar and seasonally ice-covered seas, opening safe routes, enabling year-round access and instrument deployment, and safeguarding crews and assets so critical data can be collected when it matters most.

Multipurpose oceanographic research vessels and icebreakers operate in the toughest environmental conditions, from coastal areas to the most remote regions of the ocean. Researchers and ship operators depend on accurate metocean data about the sea state, wind, and all other weather conditions for everything from oceanic and atmospheric research to safe navigation.

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Planning, installing, and maintaining a tailored Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) can be complex. With Vaisala's expertise, we guide you through every step. Whether you need a turnkey system, an upgrade, or a low-cost data-only service, our experts design solutions to meet your requirements. We conduct site surveys, ensuring optimal performance, and provide seamless implementation and commissioning for research vessels.

Trust Vaisala's reliable sensors and complete environmental monitoring solutions for confident decision-making. Our specialized solutions cater to the specific needs of oceanic research, multipurpose vessels and icebreakers, including meteorological, hydrological, and oceanographic measurements. Our equipment withstands the toughest environmental conditions for hydrographic research, climate change studies, fisheries exploration, and offshore activities. Icebreakers further provide ice management and escort, station resupply, and safe access for instrument deployment and data collection in ice-covered waters.

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Vaisala's weather solutions are best-in-class and designed to endure extreme conditions, including arctic environments, high humidity, and tropical weather. You can rely on our solutions to improve the safety and efficiency of your vessel's operations while providing the highest level of support for your research objectives.

Our comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Systems offer unprecedented accuracy, ensuring precise and dependable measurements of environmental parameters critical for successful research expeditions. We can also upgrade a Vaisala Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) to a fully compliant CAP437 Helideck Monitoring System (HMS).

Building on more than 90 years of scientific innovation and measurement leadership, Vaisala has a unique understanding of weather
measurement needs. Our extensive expertise and global presence — with solutions in over 170 countries — makes us your global maritime weather expert.

We prioritize long-term relationships with our customers and provide support throughout the entire life cycle of your solution. Our equipment is designed to last, with modular and upgradeable features that allow for system expansion and enhancement to meet your evolving research and icebreaking requirements.