Vaisala presents its contribution to climate change measurement
during Copenhagen Climate Change Con
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - (Helsinki, Finland, December 2, 2009) The need for extremelyaccurate, precise and representative information about atmosphericchanges is fundamental in order to understand the dynamics of climatechange. The key parameters of change need to be measured overmulti-decadal timescales and on geographical scales ranging fromlocal to regional and global.While the majority of Vaisala's measurement instruments and solutionsare used for very precise monitoring of weather conditions and theysupport research into weather and climate, the company is also takingbig steps to help the science community tackle the climate datachallenge.Vaisala's reference radiosonde is a device specifically developed tobe used by the international climate community. The first parameterthe instrument measures is water vapor, which is the most abundantand most important greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere. Watervapor is also one of the most difficult parameters to measure withhigh precision and accuracy in the upper troposphere and stratospherewhere the conditions are extremely cold and dry.In addition to the development of the reference radiosonde, Vaisalahas set out to meet the needs of long-term climate study byimplementing a truly global lightning detection network and bybuilding affordable in-situ CO2 sensors and automatic weatherstations."Vaisala is committed to conducting responsible business in aresponsible way. We do not expect commercial gain from the referenceradiosonde project but regard it as a corporate responsibilitycontribution," says CEO and President of Vaisala Kjell Forsén. "Asthe leader in environmental measurement, we are in the best positionto provide these exceptionally demanding measurement solutions, andproud to give our world-leading competence into use," he continues.Vaisala is present in COP15, in the Bright Green Expo taking place atForum Copenhagen on December 12-13, 2009 (Cleantech Finlandexhibition stand no. 37).More information:Helena MarjarantaSenior Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsTel. +358 40 581 9102About VaisalaVaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrialmeasurement. Building on more than 70 years of experience, Vaisalacontributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensiverange of innovative observation and measurement products and servicesfor meteorology, weather critical operations and controlledenvironments. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs over 1200professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.www.vaisala.comThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 02.12.2009 - 12:00 Uhr
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