TempCast wireless road weather sensor
An easy and affordable way to get road weather measurements from challenging locations.
Overview of TempCast
The new Vaisala TempCast, part of our Xweather family of subscription based products, is easy to install anywhere — even in places that have previously been challenging, such as on bridges.
Wireless with built-in connectivity and a 3-year battery life, TempCast is an ideal solution for getting additional data in your observation network.
Key benefits
Measures air temperature, humidity, dew/frost point and surface temperature without touching the pavement
Ideal for difficult locations such as bridge installations, remote locations and cold spots
Wireless, secure NB-IoT and LTE-M communication, easily accessible data through Xweather Horizon or API
Reports observations with enhanced point forecasts
Easy sensor replacement from ground level
Maintenance-free operation: Self-powered with 3-year battery lifetime
Fasten in place, anyplace
TempCast is a standalone product which does not need a connection to a road weather station. Ready to use out-of-the-box, you can simply attach it to a pole and activate with a mobile app.
There are no cables and no external powering required, and it operates maintenance-free for three years. These features make TempCast ideal for bridge installations, remote locations, cold spots and other difficult locations.
Better data, better forecasts
High quality observations are the basis of all high quality forecasts. TempCast measures air temperature, humidity, and surface temperature without touching the pavement. This helps you target treatments, even in remote or otherwise difficult locations, to keep all areas of your roads safe for the travelling public.
TempCast uses Vaisala’s HUMICAP® humidity sensor, which provides reference grade measurements. Forecasting models can also use local observations for validation, learning and self-improvement.
Hassle-free subscription service
Subscription service ensures predictable operating costs and continuous warranty. Vaisala provides the sensors, monitors the network and handles data communications, leaving you free to focus on other tasks. Automatically get access to observations and visualizations though Vaisala Xweather Horizon or bring the data to your own network using the Xweather Horizon API.
Choose your TempCast
TempCast with humidity and air temperature
Ideal when co-located with Vaisala GroundCast for ice and frost monitoring.
TempCast with surface temperature measurement
Ideal for bridges and other locations where you can't drill into the ground.
Xweather Horizon
Confident winter maintenance decisions for every route.
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