Weather Monitoring Systems for Wind Plants

Weather Monitoring System

Weather monitoring mast for a wind plant

Sensor Parameters9Full meteorological sensing
Sampling Frequency1HzIEC 61400-12-1:2022 Class A
Wind Sensor Types32D/3D Ultrasonic + Cup Anemometer
Comm. Interfaces4Wi-Fi · 4G LTE · GPRS · Ethernet

Weather Monitoring Systems for Wind Plants

IEC 61400-12-1:2022 compliant meteorological station delivering accurate, reliable data for wind turbine performance optimization, reliability, and operational decision-making.

Met Stations for Wind Power Plants are integral to the successful and safe operation of wind turbines. It is thus very crucial to have an accurate and reliable Meteorological Station providing critical meteorological data for optimizing energy capture, ensuring turbine reliability, and supporting informed decision-making in the wind energy generation. Aeron's Meteorological Station (Met Station) complies to the guidelines outlined in IEC 61400-12-1:2022. The Met Station is a perfect product for real-time, accurate and reliable monitoring of environmental conditions, thereby keeping track of plant efficiency and maintenance of wind power sytems on a real-time basis.

Built for wind resource assessment

The system serves as integral infrastructure for wind turbine operations, providing accurate and reliable meteorological data used for energy optimization, turbine reliability assessment, and operational decision-making.

2D Ultrasonic Anemometer
3D Ultrasonic Anemometer
Cup Anemometer
Wind Vane
Ambient Air Temperature
Relative Humidity
Air Pressure
Precipitation
Solar Radiation

Key Capabilities

Everything needed for compliant, multi-sensor wind resource monitoring.

Compliance
1 Hz sampling frequency and minimum 1-second logging interval, achieving Class A classification as per IEC 61400-12-1:2022.
Multi-Sensor Support
Interfaces with 2D and 3D ultrasonic anemometers, cup anemometers, and wind vanes for comprehensive wind resource assessment.
Multiple Interfaces
SDI-12, RS232 serial, and Modbus RS485 configurable as RTU Master/Slave, plus Modbus TCP/IP for PLC/SCADA integration.
Communication
Wi-Fi, 4G (LTE), GPRS, and Ethernet connectivity enabling remote, real-time data access.

Applications

Energy Optimisation
Accurate wind data supports yield forecasting and turbine output optimisation.
Turbine Reliability
Continuous meteorological monitoring supports predictive maintenance and reliability programs.
Operational Decision-Making
Real-time data feeds SCADA and control systems for informed operational decisions.

WMS for Wind Plants

Talk to our team to configure a meteorological station suited to your wind farm.

Compliance	IEC 61400-12-1:2022 · Class A
Sampling Frequency	1 Hz
Sensor Parameters	9
Interfaces	SDI-12 · RS232 · RS485 Modbus RTU/TCP
Communication	Wi-Fi · 4G LTE · GPRS · Ethernet

Questions

Common questions about the Weather Monitoring Systems for Wind Plants.

Is the system compliant to IEC standards?

Yes, the system is compliant to IEC 61400-12-1:2022 for Wind Power Plant Performance monitoring, achieving Class A classification.

What sensors can it interface with?

2D and 3D ultrasonic anemometers, cup anemometers, and wind vanes, alongside ambient temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation, and solar radiation sensors.

What is the sampling frequency?

1 Hz sampling frequency with a minimum 1-second logging interval.

How is data communicated?

Via Wi-Fi, 4G (LTE), GPRS, and Ethernet, plus SDI-12, RS232, and Modbus RS485/TCP for SCADA integration.

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