Detection system PCS2000 series

SODAR (Sonic Detection And Ranging) system for remote sensing of vertical profiles of the horizontal wind vector and turbulence in the lower part of the atmosphere Applications: Wind Energy, Aviation Meteorology, Wind Speed Measurement and Site Assessment A Doppler SODAR (Sonic Detection And Ranging) system is a ground based remote sensing system for the measurement of vertical profiles of the horizontal wind vector and turbulence in the lower parts of the atmosphere. There are two SODAR systems available and the main difference between each model is the number of acoustic antenna and thus the measurement height. SODARs Basics A SODAR is a mobile acoustic wind and turbulence profiler which gives a continuous near real-time three-dimensional vertical profile of the overhead wind structure. Temperature profiles can also be included using the optional RASS extension. SODARs are able to measure remotely by transmission of an acoustic signal into the atmosphere. As the signal is returned wind speed and direction information is derived using the Doppler shift. SODARs do not require any planning permission, structural masts or permanent fixings and can be transported conveniently in a standard van or trailer which simplifies the installation at remote sites. The system installation will take one trained operator less than one hour. SODARs are able to measure up to 300 m in bad atmospheric conditions to over 1000 m in very good conditions (or up to 1500 m in favourable conditions for the longer range SODAR model PCS2000-64). Please refer to maximum measurement height in the comprehensive information packs available under the download tab.