OTC 2025: New Vaisala software integrates real-time weather data and forecasts in one platform

    May 8, 2025
    Vaisala Elements allows operators, helicopter pilots, crane operators and installation managers to monitor real-time weather, ocean conditions and helideck status all in one secure, user-friendly platform.
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    Vaisala unveils Helideck Monitoring Software

    Measurement technology specialist Vaisala released its Vaisala Elements Helideck Monitoring Software (HMS) on May 5 at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

    Part of Vaisala’s comprehensive HMS, the Elements software is designed to integrate high-resolution vertical wind profiling from the WindCube lidar suite, advanced lightning detection, and both graphical and data forecasts from Vaisala Xweather. 

    Offshore operators can gain visibility into current and upcoming weather conditions across their installations. Vaisala said updates include:

    • Viewing wind conditions directly from offshore sites, up to 300 m above deck level, with Vaisala WindCube Offshore lidar;
    • Accessing site-specific weather forecasts and clear, precise forecast maps for any location; and
    • Accurately tracking real-time lightning strikes and receiving lightning threat zone alerts with visualization up to a 100-km radius.

    Vaisala Elements allows operators, helicopter pilots, crane operators and installation managers to monitor real-time weather, ocean conditions and helideck status all in one secure, user-friendly platform.

    Vaisala HMS has been deployed in hundreds of global offshore installations, according to the company.

    Vaisala is exhibiting at booth 3949 at the Offshore Technology Conference this week in Houston. 
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