Vaisala launches new ceilometer for high range cloud detection
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Related application software enables air quality forecastingAtlanta, GA, January 18, 2010) Vaisala introduces a new cloud height detector,the Vaisala Ceilometer CL51 in the American Meteorological Society's AnnualMeeting in Atlanta today. The CL51 is designed to measure cloud base height andvertical visibility in all weather conditions, which makes it an idealinstrument for meteorological applications that rely on reliable cloud heightdetection.When combined with new application software also developed by Vaisala, the CL51reports planetary boundary layer structure parameters like mixing layer heightand residual layer height. This means that the CL51 can be used to measure andforecast air quality. All data can be exported from the software for advancedanalysis and research purposes.The CL51 utilizes advanced optical single lens technology for high rangemeasurement, which makes its performance during precipitation and low cloudconditions unsurpassed. Thanks to the strong and stable signal over the wholemeasurement range that the single lens technology enables, the CL51 reports highaltitude cirrus clouds without unsurpassing the low and middle layer clouds, orvertical visibility in harsh conditions.CL51 is able to detect three cloud layers simultaneously throughout ameasurement range that extends from ground level to 43,000 feet (13 kilometers).It employs a pulsed diode laser LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology,where short laser pulses are sent out, and the reflection of light caused byclouds, precipitation or other obscuration is used to determine cloud baseheight.Vaisala Ceilometer CL51 is on display at the American Meteorological Society's90th Annual Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on Jan17-21. Vaisala's stand no. is 608.More information:Reijo RoininenProduct ManagerTel. +358 40 5466 143Helena MarjarantaSenior Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsTel. +358 40 581 9102About VaisalaVaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Buildingon more than 70 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality oflife by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation andmeasurement products and services for meteorology, weather critical operationsand controlled environments. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs over1,300 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.www.vaisala.com[HUG#1374359]
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