Lightning detection

Customers worldwide rely on Vaisala’s recognized expertise in lightning data and information systems. Vaisala delivers the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in lightning detection technology, central processing, application software, and customer support. Over three decades of pioneering leadership is affirmed by a global customer base, a diverse portfolio of lightning detection technologies, and a full suite of processing and application software. Vaisala owns and operates the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN).

Data and Archive Reports

Vaisala provides meteorologists, electricity producers, arson investigators, insurance companies, and land management agencies with collected NLDN data in order to correlate and document suspected lightning damage with recorded lightning activity. Seasonal or multi-year studies of lightning trends are important for risk assessment, site selection and optimal protection schemes.

Vaisala Thunderstorm Information System

Vaisala Thunderstorm Information System is a modular lightning detection system designed to meet total lightning and cloud-to-ground lightning information needs in meteorology, hydrology, electric power distribution, aviation, defense and telecommunications.

Real-time Lightning Data

Meteorologists and also managers responsible for human safety, property protection, risk management, and productivity use Vaisala NLDN data for early warning of lightning and thunderstorm threats. Lightning is a fast and accurate indicator of severe weather and by knowing when and where lightning is active, planned precautions can be taken early to reduce vulnerability and risk.

Thunderstorm Warning Systems

Vaisala Thunderstorm Warning System is a modular lightning detection system designed to meet total lightning and cloud-to-ground lightning information needs in meteorology, hydrology, electric power distribution, aviation, defense and telecommunications.

Lightning Advice Center

Vaisala's advice on how to reduce your risks due to lightning improving safety at home and outdoors.