Forward Scatter Sensor FD70

Unsurpassed precipitation sensitivity and reliable visibility measurement in all weather conditions

9 ₫

Model: FD70

Manufacturer: Vaisala – Finland

Features

Full industry compliance with ICAO, FAA, and WMO regulations.
Advanced software security to prevent unauthorized access.
Modular design for easy maintenance with a repair time of less than 30 minutes.
Traceable visibility and rain calibration chain ensures accurate and trustworthy data
Comprehensive reporting includes visibility, present weather, precipitation accumulation, temperature, humidity, droplet size distribution fall speed distribution, kinetic energy, and radar reflectivity
Frangible mast construction accommodates tilt and height adjustments.
Minimized measurement disturbances with features such as down-looking geometry, contamination compensation, flying insect filtering and highpower heaters.
Unique forward scattering lightsheet technology accurately identifies conditions like freezing rain, sand and dust obscuration, and light drizzle.

Category: Uncategorized

Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 combines forward scatter and optical disdrometer technologies. FD70 sets the standard in precipitation identification and quantification, providing best-in-class visibility determination.

Key benefits

Maintain safe, informed operations at any airport

Accurately detects 100% of even the lightest precipitation or weather events including freezing drizzle and dust for lapse-free, 24/7 awareness

Save on time, personnel resources, and costs while improving system performance

Low maintenance reclaims personnel time with clear messages, remote performance monitoring, and automatic diagnostics and troubleshooting

Gain an integrated, secure sensing network with low lifetime costs

Uncompromising accuracy and configurable design replaces several sensors and uses fewer spare parts, while integrated software security maintains data and instrument integrity

Present weather identification available in FD70

Drizzle
Rain
Snow
Snow grains
Ice crystals
Ice pellets
Freezing drizzle
Freezing rain
Snow pellets
Hail
Fog
Mist
Haze
Sand
Dust

Applications

Measure real-time visibility (MOR) for assessing

aeronautical visibility and RVR

Monitor present weather for airport and synoptic weather observations
Identify freezing conditions that trigger safety protocols
Utilize precipitation intensity and accumulation information for runway maintenance and nowcasting

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