Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 for Meteorology

Measure the weather before you see it.

Trustworthy data in all weather conditions

Protect people and communities from the impacts of day-to-day and extreme weather — all while ensuring compliance to regulations and leading research and innovation.

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Vaisala Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 for Meteorology

Enhance weather insights and simplify your network with transformative, trustworthy forward scatter technology.

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Product briefing

A transformative technology for surface weather observations - Forward Scatter Sensor FD70.

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Vaisala Presentation at the American Meteorological Society (AMS) 2022 Meeting

The common and the slightly different performance limitations of conventional optical present weather sensors, precipitation identifiers, optical disdrometers and dedicated freezing rain detectors need to be seen in the context of the utilized measurement technologies.

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Uncovering layers of marine fog

How the University of Notre Dame is expanding knowledge of marine fog formation using advanced Vaisala technology.

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More than meets the eye: Evolving surface weather observations

The need for pinpoint weather accuracy has never been greater to help save what matters. How is surface weather observation technology evolving to meet the challenges of today and in the near future?

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More than meets the eye

Learn how Vaisala solutions incorporate modern technology — including the cloud, IoT, and edge computing — to adapt to evolving surface weather observations.

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More than meets the eye: Evolving surface weather observations

The number of weather- and climate-related disasters has more than doubled over the past 40 years — a truly global trend that highlights the need for climate situational awareness.

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General FD70 Information

Unsurpassed precipitation sensitivity and reliable visibility measurement in all weather conditions.

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Forward Scatter Sensor FD70 for Aviation

The best-in-class forward scatter technology to optimize airport operations and protect lives.

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Contact Vaisala to learn how fast response times and superior ability to identify even the smallest precipitation events can drastically improve your present weather reporting and help you make the best decisions — under even the most challenging weather conditions.