Vaisala selected to deliver 18 weather radars to the State Meteorological Agency of Spain
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Vaisala selected to deliver 18 weather radars to the State
Meteorological Agency of Spain
Vaisala
Press release
May 20, 2024
Vaisala selected to deliver 18 weather radars to the
State Meteorological Agency of Spain
The new radars enhance the accuracy of weather data in Spain
and the capability to predict extreme weather events, such as
severe storms, in Southern Europe. The value of the project is
approximately EUR 25 million, making it the largest-ever order
for Vaisala.
Vaisala, a global leader in measurement technology, has won the
tendering of delivering a new weather radar system to the Spanish
State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), which is an organization under
the Ministry of Environment of the country (MITECO). The value of
the project is approximately EUR 25 million, making it the largest
single order for Vaisala ever. The contract will be signed after
the public procurement appeal period has ended, and the order will
be booked to Vaisala's orders received after the contract has been
finalized.
The contract includes 18 dual-polarization C-band weather radars
(WRM200), which will be installed by the end of 2026. The contract
also includes a maintenance and service agreement for the period
2024–2026. The contract is complemented by an option for the
delivery of two WRS300 weather radars, utilizing completely new
semiconductor transmitter technology, for the first time in Europe.
WRS300 provides superior performance and reliability with lower
life cycle costs.
“I am very happy that our long-term collaboration with the
Spanish State Meteorological Agency continues with these new
weather radars. Earlier, we have already modernized the signal
processors and IRIS™ weather radar software of the existing weather
radar network, which will also be further updated within this
contract. The new radars will be integrated into the European-wide
OPERA weather radar network, enhancing weather forecasting quality
not only for Spain but also across the broader European context.
Accurate weather data provided by the radars will also improve the
capability to predict extreme weather events such as hailstorms.
Winning this significant tender competition is a testament to the
prowess of Vaisala’s weather radars," says Jarkko
Sairanen, Executive Vice President, Weather and
Environment, Vaisala.
Dual-polarization radars accurately detect the different forms
and intensities of precipitation, and they are able to remove
non-meteorological data, such as insects, from the dataset.
Vaisala's measurement solutions and weather data help in
understanding, mitigating, and adapting to climate change. The
focus is on the safety of individuals and the protection of
property, as well as the efficiency of operations utilizing
reliable measurements and decision support systems in all weather
conditions. Vaisala is a global market leader in weather
observation instruments.
More information for the media:
Niina Ala-Luopa, Head of Communications, Vaisala
Tel. +358 400 728 957
niina.ala-luopa@vaisala.com
About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and
intelligence for climate action. We equip our customers with
devices and data to improve resource efficiency, drive energy
transition, and care for the safety and well-being of people and
societies worldwide. With almost 90 years of innovation and
expertise, we employ a team of over 2,300 experts committed to
taking every measure for the planet. Vaisala series A shares are
listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
www.vaisala.com
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