Urban resilience

Accurate weather and air pollution measurements — and public communication — are more crucial than ever.  

Today’s cities face major environmental challenges. Climate change has increased extreme weather events which also affect air quality. Extreme heat and urban flooding have become more frequent, and thunderstorms threaten lives and infrastructure.  

From compact air quality and weather sensors to reference grade sensor networks and systems, Vaisala provides instruments and intelligence that helps local authorities, Environmental Protection Agencies and businesses meet these challenges at the local and regional level:

• Increase situational awareness of weather conditions
• Create more accurate weather forecasts  
• Improve efficiency of building automation systemsBetter understand the factors that lead to extreme weather and harmful air quality events