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Foreseeing what the weather will bring / Vaisala Meteorological and Hydrological Solutions
Forecasting the forces of nature
Wind and water are The Vaisala difference Today, the widespread effects of
severe weather and hydrological
the Earth’s quicksilver: We believe in a world where events pose challenges to a growing
environmental observations improve part of populated areas. Vaisala aims
elusive, chameleon-like, daily life. Better measurements, to provide means for predicting and
often unpredictable. greater predictability, fewer thus helping counteract and alleviate
unpleasant surprises. As the effects the impacts of these effects in a way
Their interaction affects of climate change make themselves as to protect lives and property.
our lives in many ways felt, accurate environmental Better preparedness, increased
forecasting and measurement safety, fewer losses.
each day. Knowing more solutions are becoming ever more
important. Our motivation, however,
precisely what the weather extends further than that. We are Experience and
innovation
will bring is critical to a focused on the greater good – we
truly believe that quality of life can As a leading supplier of innovative
safer, more secure living be improved all around the world, environmental measurement and
every day with better prediction of observation systems and services,
environment. extreme weather events. we have been helping to predict
the unpredictable for decades. We Commitment and trust Put our experience to good use. have the experience to help you Trust Vaisala. plan and configure the system that’s Many of our present client right for your meteorological and relationships began decades ago. hydrological needs. Our extensive The reasons why our clients turn to knowledge of meteorology and us time and again, we believe, are hydrology applications coupled with the Vaisala quality, added value, and our vast experience in observation positive outlook that we bring along. technology has allowed us to Something else that you will find in create solutions even for the most Vaisala is dependability – a partner unimaginable places. Our worldwide that you can rely on through thick presence and network of local and thin. We stand by our products, partners further enable us to better our people and our customers, understand the local environments wherever in the world they might be. and design solutions best suited to them.
Meteorological and hydrological
solution design
Turnkey solutions for as a turnkey delivery or an upgrade stations, sounding and lightning
virtually any application to your present capability, we can detection systems, among others,
design the solution that best fulfills ensure that relevant information is
As a world leader in environmental your needs. Vaisala undoubtedly available to monitor and forecast
measurements, Vaisala provides has the industry’s largest offering the constantly changing weather
solutions for your complete range portfolio for meteorological and conditions. Designed to last, an
of meteorological and hydrological hydrological observations. investment in Vaisala technology is
needs. Our instruments and data indeed an investment far into the
management systems are relied on future.
the world over – from hydropower Rain or shine – real-time
optimization systems in Viet Nam to weather data at hand
Easy transmission and
the countrywide National Lightning Vaisala’s observation instruments
management of data
Detection Network in the United and systems ascertain that you will
States. have accurate, reliable, and real- Our instruments and systems
time weather data when you most support all relevant methods and
Whether you need a complete need it − now and in the future. Our protocols for functional and reliable
observation and forecasting system top-notch weather radars, weather data transmission. Vaisala solutions
DATA SOURCES
DATA DATA
TRANSMISSION VISUALIZATION
AND WEATHER
SERVICE
PRODUCTION
RADIOSONDE WIND
SYSTEMS PROFILERS
AUTOMATIC WEATHER
WEATHER RADARS DATA
STATIONS
MANAGEMENT
HYDROMETRIC LIGHTNING
STATIONS DETECTION
also include integrated, field-proven Vaisala’s weather systems are Our hydrological solutions include a
data management for archiving, being used for purposes as varied complete range of river forecasting
securing, using and distributing the as operative weather forecasting, and monitoring systems: from
data as needed. climatological research, public comprehensive flood warning
safety, and agricultural planning. systems to hydropower optimization
They can also be utilized to produce and water management.
From agricultural
commercial weather services, such
processes to enhanced
as mobile weather, or weather
public safety
services for events. Early warning
The acquired data only proves its systems for predicting severe
worth once turned into information weather provide information
and put to effective use. Whether critical to all alike: individuals,
you seek to improve disaster infrastructure, industry, and the
preparedness, minimize flood environment.
damages, or increase crop yield,
precise weather information will help
you achieve your goal.
APPLICATIONS
Synoptic meteorology
Early warning systems
River forecasting
and monitoring
• Flood warnings
• Hydropower
optimization
• water management
Reservoir operations
optimization
Agricultural planning
Commercial weather
services
Research
Vaisala meteorological and
hydrological network
RADIOSONDES
WEATHER DATA TRANSMISSION
RADAR
NATIONAL WEATHER
FORECASTING CENTER
• NETWORK MANAGEMENT
• DATA MANAGEMENT
• DATA VISUALIZATION
WIND PROFILER CEILOMETER
AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION
AND HYDROMETRIC STATION
Making your job easier
Vaisala services With proper care and maintenance, Our service offering
Vaisala instruments last decades −
To help you effortlessly introduce that is why they are a staple of the ■ Training programs for weather
and optimally maintain your scientific community worldwide. phenomena, application, operation
observation network, we can Much of our equipment is modular and maintenance
make your job easier by providing and upgradeable, so you can expand ■ Turnkey project management from
specialized support in all stages systems and enrich them as your feasibility study to installation and
of your system’s life cycle: needs dictate. We also guarantee the commissioning
planning, installation, operation availability of replacement parts and ■ Network administrator
and maintenance. From the technical support services for the maintenance tools
initial feasibility study to overall planned life of the product. ■ Operation support service
project management and final agreements including options for:
implementation, to life time support, We offer remote monitoring and - Spare part solutions
when you choose Vaisala you can diagnostic support and routinely - On-site maintenance and repair
rest assured that your project is provide highly specialized training services
in good hands. Our track record programs and on-site services - Remote technical support
shows that we have successfully globally with the help of accredited, services
planned and installed sophisticated licensed local operators. - Extended warranty
systems even in some of the world’s
most remote and inclement places,
including Antarctica.
What’s on the horizon?
We at Vaisala envision a world early warning and decision support that its adverse effects on people
where weather is no longer an issue. systems are in place to enable and the living environment can be
Regardless of where you work or making timely and well-informed minimized − by foreseeing what the
live you should have easy access decisions on necessary courses weather will bring.
to quality weather data. We also of action. While controlling the
perceive a future where weather weather may not be an attainable
phenomena no longer claim lives as goal, we will work towards ensuring
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