Vaisala to deliver weather radar equipment to US Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA regulates and oversees civil aviation in the U.S. This contract is related to an upgrade program for the TDWR radars. The original signal processors for the TDWR network have also been delivered by Vaisala (Sigmet Inc). "The FAA already has Vaisala's automated weather observing systems, lightning data, and runway visual range systems in use. We are happy to strengthen our great partnership with this contract, which highlights the position of Vaisala Sigmet product line as the global leader in weather radar signal processors and software," says Martti Husu, Business Unit Manager for the Vaisala Weather Radar.