Vindicator® Laser Wind Sensor Wind Resource Assessment Unit
The Vindicator® laser wind sensor (LWS) is a lightweight, portable, all-weather wind assessment tool that precisely measures wind speed and direction up to 300 meters above ground—the full tip height of the largest utility scale wind turbines. The Vindicator® LWS is the ultimate tool for wind prospecting, wind resource assessment and wind turbine performance assessment—removing the guesswork from your engineering analyses using laser-generated precision.
All-Weather Wind Assessment Both On and Off Shore
Tested from -40°C to 55°C, the Vindicator® LWS is a robust, rugged, all-weather system that generates an accurate three-dimensional vector of the wind in all conditions and environments, including offshore. Moisture and salt spray do not affect the performance of the Vindicator® LWS, as shown in tests in extreme marine environments. With its built-in motion compensation, the system still generates accurate wind data when mounted on a moving platform.
Catch the Wind's exclusive wind resource assessment partner, AXYS Technologies, has developed a commercial offshore resource assessment buoy called the WindSentinel™, which makes precise offshore wind site assessment available at a fraction of the cost. AXYS Technologies and Catch the Wind will also collaborate on an onshore wind resource assessment solution called WindSentinel™ Land Station. See the AXYS Technologies website for more information.
Minimal Environmental Impact
Because the Vindicator® LWS is a portable unit, you don’t need to install a tower or obtain a permit. Instead, it can be mounted easily in a truck or other vehicle, driven to a site, and operated with minimal setup time, and no adverse effect on the environment.
Wind Turbine Performance Assessment
With the Vindicator® LWS, you can determine the profile of the wind flow in front of a wind turbine, analyzing the performance against the manufacturer’s specifications. The Vindicator® system can be used to quickly survey sites and gather precise wind data with ease and flexibility.
