Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 for Meteorology
Trustworthy data in all weather conditions
Protect people and communities from the impacts of day-to-day and extreme weather — all while ensuring compliance to regulations and leading research and innovation.
Get a first look at the groundbreaking technology that puts the FD70 in a class of its own.
3 keys to navigating sand & dust storms
Understand the threat*
300 mil. people
affected globally by sand & dust storms (That's approximately 4% of the globe's population)
2000 mil. tons
of dust emitted annually (That's the equivalent of 307 Great Pyramids of Giza.)
* World Meteorological Organization, Sand and dust storms, 2025
Detect early, act fast
Vaisala Forward scatter sensor FD70
Detects sand/dust vs. water-based particles
Reduces false alerts with precise visibility data
Vaisala lidar ceilometer CL61
Identifies sand/dust layers through depolarization
Tracks storm movement for early warnings
Vaisala WindCube® Scan
360°/3D wind and aerosol tracking up to 10 km
Enables storm trajectory monitoring
Build resilience
Combine sensors for full situational awareness and enable proactive decisions to protect people, assets, and operations.
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Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 for Aviation
The best-in-class forward scatter technology to optimize airport operations and protect lives.
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Contact Vaisala to learn how fast response times and superior ability to identify even the smallest precipitation events can drastically improve your present weather reporting and help you make the best decisions — under even the most challenging weather conditions.
