OptoAtmospherics, Inc. Information

Atmospheric Intelligence by knowing more — sooner. Our laser-based atmospheric measurement products and services offer continuous wind speed, direction, temperature, and density reporting from turbine-mounted or ground-based platforms. Real-time determination of wind gusts, shear, and turbulence help 'see' and protect your valuable turbine equipment. Having critical wind parameters including speed direction, temperature and density in advance of incidence on your turbine enables a level of optimization never previously possible. Our intelligent wind systems can also provide unprecedented measurement of parameters such as shear, turbulence, in-flow angles and wake effects. In addition to the immediate benefits of improved power production and gust mitigation, this technology enables a new generation of turbine designs with bigger rotors, improved availability, and longer maintenance cycles. Site assessment and operational wind farms will also benefit from higher resolution atmospheric measurements, leading to improved assessments, optimized layouts, better forecasting, and reduced grid integration costs. With additional predictive analytic capability, site operators can optimize when major repairs are performed, enabling smarter preventive maintenance, reduced down time, and ultimately lower maintenance costs.