Vaisala has announced several enhancements to WindCube lidar including new design features, measurement capabilities and service and support for optimal Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) in extreme weather conditions across a diverse array of climates.
The latest WindCube enhancements deliver:
New capabilities to ensure uptime and performance in any onshore or offshore environment
- A robust metallic wiper resists corrosion in harsh conditions, while Vaisala’s acclaimed PTH WXT535 weather sensor delivers accurate measurements of environmental parameters, including wind, rain, temperature, and barometric readings
- A new winter kit safeguards the lidar from snow and ice
- An increased temperature range (50 degrees Celsius) allows for deployments in the hottest areas around the globe
- Compatibility with the latest generation of EFOY fuel cell design for off-grid applications.
- A partnership with SmartGrid enables customers to collect data at remote locations with satellite communications
Updated measurement capabilities to ensure data accuracy for increasingly tall turbine hub heights
- In partnership with Pavana, users now have the ability to compare lidar data with measurements from an IEC-compliant met mast up to 200 meters