Vaisala shipboard weather systems

Product catalog summary

Overview
A Vaisala Shipboard Weather System provides reliable and accurate weather information to support maritime decision-making in all weather conditions. The system is designed to be easy to install and use, offering flexibility and proven performance.

Key Components and Features

Wind System: Aids navigation and supports dynamic positioning with easy installation and dimming options. It calculates true wind when integrated with a gyro compass and speed log.
Weather Sensors: Include wind, pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors, providing critical data for safe vessel operation.
Advanced Ship Weather System: Offers detailed meteorological, oceanographic, and aviation weather support with user-configurable alarms and data logging for historical data access.

Technological Expertise
Vaisala leverages over 80 years of experience in weather measurement, with a global presence in over 120 countries, making it a leader in maritime weather solutions.

Proven Sensor Technologies

WINDCAP® Ultrasonic Wind Sensor: Maintenance-free, heated model for arctic conditions, compliant with WMO and ICAO standards.
Weather Transmitters: Compact sensors measuring multiple weather parameters, all with DNV Type Examination certificates.
BAROCAP® Digital Barometer: Provides reliable pressure readings with long-term stability.
HUMICAP® Humidity & Temperature Probe: Ensures quick recovery in high-humidity environments with superior stability.
Visibility and Present Weather Sensor: Accurate visibility measurement with a weatherproof design.
Ceilometer: Detects cloud height and coverage using LIDAR technology.
Global Lightning Dataset GLD360: Real-time lightning detection network available as a data feed or web application.

System Compliance and Reliability

Automatic Weather Station: Generates reports, performs data quality checks, and complies with major maritime standards.
Wind and Weather Displays: Bright, compact, and capable of calculating true wind, compliant with IEC standards.
Maritime Observation Console: Manages weather data with storage for archiving.

Conclusion
Vaisala's shipboard weather systems are built on proven technology, ensuring reliable and accurate weather data to support safe maritime operations in all conditions.

Catalog excerpts

Vaisala shipboard weather systems Confident to operate in all weather conditions

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Shipboard weather systems Building on more than 80 years of experience, Vaisala has a unique understanding of weather measurement. Our extensive expertise and global presence – with solutions in over 120 countries – makes us your global maritime weather expert. A Vaisala Shipboard Weather System provides accurate and timely weather information to support your decision-making. When you choose Vaisala, you can be confident that you have a reliable, flexible, and proven solution that you can rely on in all weather conditions. Ship wind system Ship weather system The wind system is designed to aid...

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Advanced ship weather system When you need more detailed weather information, such as meteorological, oceanographic, or aviation weather support, a Vaisala Advanced Ship Weather System is the right choice. All weather parameters can be monitored in the Maritime Observation Console display software, while userconfigurable alarms ensure safe operations. The Automatic Weather Station selects the windward wind sensor, eliminating the effects of air-flow distortion caused by ship superstructures. The data logging provides access to historical data for easy report generation, and data quality control...

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Confidence starts with proven technology Take confidence in the knowledge that reliable and accurate sensors form the backbone of your marine weather system, helping your vessel to operate safely in all weather conditions. Vaisala weather sensors – featuring our proprietary WINDCAP®, RAINCAP®, HUMICAP®, and BAROCAP® technologies – are designed to stand up to whatever challenges the weather throws at them, from arctic conditions to high humidity environments and tropical weather. Vaisala core components Automatic weather station • Can generate reports for various end-users including meteorological...

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