The Triton Advantage

Triton uses sonic detection and ranging (sodar) to remotely gather data about wind.

Triton works by sending out acoustic pulses (beeps or shots) and then listening for the return signal. Characteristics of the return signal are analyzed to gain information about wind speed, direction, and turbulence.

The Triton system is much shorter and easier to deploy than a meteorological tower, and gathers data more flexibly and at greater heights. Triton can be configured to gather data at many different heights, ranging from 30 meters all the way to 200 meters.

Let's say you're doing site assessment for a project and the hub height of your turbines is 80 meters. The blades will sweep an arch that extends 120 meters high. An anemometer on a 60-meter tilt-up mast is only going to be measuring 20% of the swept area.

By contrast, Triton is smaller and much easier to install than a met tower, and captures reliable data from 100% of the swept area.