We didn’t invent sodar.
We just made it accurate,
easy, rugged, and affordable.
Site developers, meteorologists and wind-energy consultants will now be able to use sodar more often and more affordably. The Triton® sonic wind profiler is designed to address the common challenges that have limited the use of sodar for wind resource assessment. It captures accurate wind data at height up to 200 meters, in any weather, at any location, without being attended. Readings are delivered via satellite and look like anemometry results, with no expert analysis required to understand the data.
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More accurate data. A hexagonal speaker array (patent applied for) focuses sound beams more effectively than previous designs, which improves signal-to-noise ratio accuracy and decreases disruption. The array is housed in a tri-lobed acoustic enclosure, which reduces the chance of sound artifacts disrupting data.
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Unattended use in any location. A solar array and battery can provide adequate power for the Triton unit to operate for prolonged periods of time, depending on available sunlight and amount of use. Bundled with new Skyserve satellite wind data service, the Triton profiler delivers accurate wind data to any computer from any location in North America.
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Ready-to-read data. Unlike previous sodar products, the Second Wind sodar delivers easy-to-read data that is similar to data read outs from conventional meteorological towers.
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Works in any weather. The unit is made of rugged plastic with stainless steel components and sound absorbing material that functions when wet, unlike foam. Internal temperature sensors and a propane heater also allow Triton to operate in icy conditions.
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More portable and less obtrusive. At six feet tall, Triton can be easily towed by a pick-up truck. The unit has internal controls to compensate for uneven ground, and a built-in GPS and compass identify the time and location of data as it’s captured. The “chirp” is also less noisy than other sodar products – better acoustics make Triton harder to hear than any other sodar.
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Affordable. The Triton product will be manufactured in quantity, which allows the company to price it far less than current custom-built products. Prices for Triton will range from a base price of $30,000 to about $40,000 when fully configured with the SkyServe satellite wind data service and optional accessories. Learn more....
