Lidar Ceilometer CL61 for Meteorology More than just a ceilometer, the Vaisala CL61 uses first-of-its-kind technology to provide refined profiling data and detect liquid/frozen depolarization, dust, and volcanic ash — in any weather, 24/7. Redefining cloud measurement Delivering the most comprehensive insights in the industry, CL61 is a high-performance light detection and ranging (LiDAR) instrument with depolarization measurement capable of unattended operation in all conditions.In addition to basic ceilometer reporting, the CL61 offers depolarization measurement that enables differentiation between solid, liquid, or mixed-phase clouds and precipitation, providing ready-to-use information for atmospheric characterization.The CL61 complements already-existing research lidars and can be added on to build hybrid ceilometer networks for more accurate weather modeling and situational awareness. Resources Product Spotlight Lidar CL61 with depolarization Work smarter with vertical profiling to get more detailed atmospheric data and insights than ever before from your operational network. Download PDF Whitepaper Applications for Vaisala Lidar CL61 with depolarization Vaisala CL61 with depolarization measurement is a powerful profiling ceilometer. Download PDF WEBINAR Redefining operational vertical profiling Modern ceilometer technology is changing the game by providing new insights for greater safety and sustainability. Join us in this webinar and find out what the newest ceilometers can do. REGISTER Case Uncovering layers of marine fog How the University of Notre Dame is expanding knowledge of marine fog formation using advanced Vaisala technology. Download PDF BLOGS BLOG Smoke particulates from Californian wildfires travel all the way to Europe Vaisala ceilometers detect smoke originating in North America that travel all the way to Europe and form large smoke plumes when the winds blow from certain appropriate direction. READ MORE BLOG Mitigating the hazards of volcanic ash Volcanic ash is both easily convected upward within the plume and carried downwind for very long distances. As it falls out of suspension, it can potentially affect communities across hundreds, or even thousands, of square kilometers. READ MORE BLOG Detecting volcanic ash rain in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands, and especially the island of La Palma, has been experiencing the volcanic eruption of Cumbre Vieja since September 2021. Vaisala’s Lidar Ceilometer CL61 with depolarization capability has been measuring the volcanic ash layers aloft since end of October. READ MORE Industry Applications CL61 General Information Get to know the first-of-its-kind sensor combining standard ceilometer measurements with advanced depolarization and particle differentiation. LEARN MORE Aviation Applications CL61’s unrivaled atmospheric data makes any airport more informed, safer, and more efficient. LEARN MORE Urban & Industrial Systems Applications Unrivaled visibility into atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) and pollutants improves urban and industrial projects anywhere. LEARN MORE Optimize your network and forecasts with refined profiling data The need for meteorological networks to provide high-quality profiling data is on the rise to improve today’s numerical weather prediction models. Get in touch to learn more about how the CL61 ceilometer can benefit your network and data reporting capabilities. Contact us
