Vaisala Cirrus Sounding System MW51 Receive, process, and visualize data from world-class Vaisala radiosondes for the most accurate upper-air observations. Overview Overview Image Upper-air soundings are critical to global weather observations, forecasts, and climate studies. Vaisala radiosondes provide world-class data, and the Vaisala Cirrus® Sounding System MW51 enables superior data processing and operational performance over a long lifecycle. Outstanding performance Outstanding performance Image The MW51’s proprietary radio technology offers superior performance over a long lifecycle, as it's integrated design has no moving parts and minimized points of failure. The DigiCORA® Software continues to deliver state-of-the-art upper-air measurements with the Vaisala RS41 Radiosonde, and further improves the intuitive day-to-day use.The improved computing power enables the MW51 system to receive and process sounding data simultaneously from multiple radiosondes with the new multisounding capability. You can even connect multiple SPS511s to the DigiCORA software to increase the number of radiosondes. Greater portability Greater portability Image The compact Sounding Processing Subsystem SPS511 significantly reduces the footprint of the sounding system, and the included wall-mounting kit offers further space optimization. The IP54 rating provides excellent protection against dust and water and makes the system suitable also for research campaigns. Enhanced usability Enhanced usability Image The MW51 is easy to learn, use, and maintain. Configuration and management are made easy with an intuitive message configurator, system overview panel, and comprehensive diagnostics. System capabilities can easily be extended through optional software upgrades, without the need to update the hardware. Secure and compliant Secure and compliant In today’s world, meteorological agencies face significant hybrid and cyber threats, such as GPS interference and cyberattacks, which can lead to inaccurate weather forecasts. Vaisala addresses these challenges by enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining trustworthiness.MW51 conforms to international radio and electrical requirements, ensuring safe and compliant operations. The system uses industry-leading security measures, protecting against data threats and unauthorized access. Regular security and software updates provide data integrity and peace of mind. Our industry-first message authentication ensures that radiosonde messages remain unaltered during transit to provide reliable weather data. Industry Applications Meteorology Protect people and communities from the impacts of day-to-day and extreme weather with the industry's most accurate and reliable weather observation solutions. Learn more Defense Vaisala Cirrus® Sounding System MW51 is the revolutionary solution for mission-critical weather forecasting. This system provides exceptional capabilities in a compact, secure, and truly portable package. Learn more Resources Product Spotlight Vaisala Cirrus™ Sounding System MW51 Vaisala radiosondes provide world-class data, and the Vaisala CirrusTM Sounding System MW51 enables superior data processing and operational performance over a long lifecycle. Learn more Datasheet Cirrus Sounding System MW51 Vaisala Cirrus® Sounding System MW51 is the foundation of modern meteorological upper‐air observations. Learn more eBook Safe & sound weather data: Secure your soundings against hybrid threats A pioneer in weather-related cybersecurity, Vaisala’s multi-GNSS support and industry-first message authentication help meteorological agencies defend against GPS interference and cyberattacks. Download PDF Webinar Setting the new standard in sounding technology Learn how the Vaisala Cirrus® Sounding System MW51 is setting the standard for decades to come. Register now for immediate access. Watch now Webinar Safe & sound weather data: Secure your soundings against hybrid threats Meteorological agencies face significant hybrid and cyber threats such as GPS interference and cyber-attacks, which can lead to inaccurate weather forecasts. Learn how hybrid attacks can impact meteorological data. Learn more Infographic Cornerstones of successful upper air observations Extreme weather such as floods, hurricanes, and blizzards has a profound impact on society. Download PDF eBook Setting the new standard in sounding technology The Cirrus Sounding System MW51 is the first product of its kind to enable simultaneous upper air observations with multiple radiosondes — so you can capture rapidly-changing weather conditions and develop the most accurate forecasts. Download eBook Technical paper Comparison of Radiosonde Data from Vaisala Sounding Systems MW51 and MW41 Find out how the Vaisala CirrusTM Sounding System MW51 and the Vaisala Sounding System MW41 compare. Download PDF Security brief Weather observation network safety Learn how Vaisala is providing trustworthy and reliable weather data with industry-leading IoT security for a better connected world. Download PDF Get Consistent, High-Quality Sounding Data Discover our technology innovation and experience our reputation. Explore how Vaisala can simplify and improve the handling of your sounding data in one easy-to-use system. Contact us
