Vaisala PWD Series

The Vaisala PWD Series is a high-precision present weather and visibility sensor designed for meteorological monitoring, aviation, and transportation safety applications. Engineered for accurate real-time weather detection, these sensors provide reliable visibility measurements, precipitation type identification, and fog detection, making them ideal for airports, highways, and scientific weather monitoring systems.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Accurate Visibility Measurement:

• Measures meteorological optical range (MOR) up to several kilometers.

• Helps in fog detection, road safety monitoring, and aviation visibility analysis.

✔ Present Weather Detection:

• Identifies different precipitation types such as rain, snow, drizzle, and mixed precipitation.

• Enhances weather forecasting and real-time hazard assessments.

✔ Compact & Maintenance-Free Design:

• Built for continuous outdoor operation with low maintenance requirements.

• Self-cleaning optics reduce the need for manual intervention.

✔ Reliable Performance in Extreme Conditions:

• Operates in harsh weather, including snow, heavy rain, and fog.

• Suitable for airport runways, highways, maritime applications, and meteorological stations.

✔ Integration with Weather Monitoring Systems:

• Seamless data integration with Vaisala’s meteorological networks and third-party systems.

• Ideal for real-time weather reporting and safety automation.

Applications:

• Aviation & Airports: Ensures flight safety by providing accurate runway visibility and fog monitoring.

• Transportation & Highways: Enhances road safety by detecting low-visibility conditions and precipitation.

• Meteorological Stations: Supports scientific weather monitoring and forecasting.

• Maritime & Ports: Assists in marine navigation with real-time visibility data.

Why Choose the Vaisala PWD Series?

• Trusted worldwide for accurate weather sensing in aviation, transportation, and meteorology.

• Compact, maintenance-free design ensures long-term reliability.