WindSeeker™ Xtreme Laser Wind Sensor
The WindSeeker™ LWS, a miniaturized hand-held version of Catch the Wind’s precision laser wind sensing technology, measures wind speed and direction at a distance of 1000 meters. This unit is compact, rugged and easy to transport, perfect for wind prospecting, rapid resource assessment and turbine performance monitoring.
Revolutionary Technology
The WindSeeker™ Xtreme is a wind measurement device that provides all the power and precision of our full-scale laser wind sensors in a compact hand-held system. It can accurately and simultaneously measure wind speed and direction at multiple ranges out to 1000 meters—a capability previously unheard of, especially in a hand-held device.
The WindSeeker™ Xtreme LWS makes it easy to take rapid wind data measurements instantly in any environment. The device’s compact design makes it a perfect tool for rapid wind prospecting and initial resource assessment. With its built-in wind profiling mode, it can quickly and simply generate a vertical wind profile at a set distance, giving you a picture of wind conditions at different elevations. You can detect wind sheer and veer conditions in a matter of seconds—wind conditions that could significantly impact the annual performance of a wind farm.
All-Weather Wind Assessment With No Environmental Impact
The WindSeeker™ Xtreme LWS is a rugged, self-contained device with no moving parts. It is water-resistant and operates over a wide range of temperatures. Similar in size and weight to a large pair of binoculars, the WindSeeker™ Xtreme LWS can be carried to a site and operated with minimal setup time, providing superior data to a tower installation with no significant impact on the environment and without the need for a permit.
Wind Turbine Performance Assessment
With the WindSeeker™ Xtreme LWS, wind farm owners and operators can analyze the performance of individual turbines by sensing the volume of air at different heights directly in front of the turbine blades. This detailed picture of actual wind conditions will allow you to compare the turbine’s performance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
