Assessing a site’s suitability for wind turbines or telecommunications towers requires a thorough understanding of the region’s wind patterns.
LI-COR Environmental‘s TriSonica® Mini Wind and Weather Sensor, ideal for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), offers an ideal set of measurements to deliver this information.
With its compact design, straightforward installation, and customizable data outputs, the TriSonica Mini integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure and data acquisition systems. This includes Mission Critical Energy, Inc.’s FlexSCADA Q5.
The TriSonica Mini Wind and Weather Sensor connects effortlessly to data logging infrastructure, with data easily transferred to web-based platforms for access on smartphones and computers.
The sensor provides measurements of wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, dew point, and air density—essential during high-wind events when turbines may need to be shut down to prevent battery overcharging or voltage issues.
TriSonica Minis are robust, precise sonic anemometers with no moving parts, reducing maintenance concerns. They are simple to install on fixed or mobile towers, delivering real-time 3-dimensional airflow data in various locations, including wind turbines and telecommunications towers, where reliable data is critical.
According to Jon Mundall, Managing Director, Engineering Services, FlexSCADA, “For our clients in the remote repeater market, including those monitoring telecom towers and wind turbines, reliability and power consumption are key. We have brought, with the TriSonica Mini, a new level of accessibility and transparency [that] our customers and clients can leverage in monitoring and evaluating wind and weather.”
