5 ways DA10 revolutionizes

atmospheric water
vapor measurements
The revolutionary Vaisala DIAL Atmospheric Profiler DA10 is the meteorology
industry’s first continuous and autonomous water vapor monitoring solution
created for observation networks.

With DA10, meteorological services gain access to around-the-clock, calibration-

free local observations which allows them to provide information and issue early
warnings for local communities in advance of dangerous weather conditions, like
thunderstorms and flash flooding.

Here are the five ways DA10 revolutionizes atmospheric water vapor measurements.

1 Advanced modeling
and data assimilation
Until now, numerical weather prediction (NWP) has been limited by three factors: Sounding
data is only collected twice a day, satellites miss the boundary layer data, and convective
storms are hard to forecast. DA10 allows near real-time information for nowcasting and long-
term modeling through NWP, and can be used more widely in large networks to improve the
accuracy of mesoscale weather forecasting.
2 Autonomous, easy setup and use
Measuring water vapor in the atmosphere
has always been a manual, time-
consuming and expensive process, but
DA10 easily goes from box to operation
in one hour — running autonomously
with no operator or consumables, and
little-to-no maintenance. Meteorological
organizations are empowered with the
fast, accurate information they need for
localized forecasting.

3 Uninterrupted and secure

operation 24/7
DA10’s rugged, calibration-free design is
built to last inside and out for uninterrupted
performance. Industry-leading,
comprehensive system security down to the
user level and remote firmware upgrades
fortifies data management and data sources,
so you can focus on what is important
to you.

4 Patented transmitter technology

DA10 has been proven in customer

field campaigns from tropical to
arctic conditions, and individual
factory verification ensures top
performance. Get water vapor
profiling up to 4 km and attenuated
backscatter profiling up to 18 km.
Single lens technology minimizes
multiple scattering for improved detection in harsh
conditions, while excellent overlap ensures low
altitude detection (below 200 m). Superior signal-to-
noise ratio ensures high detail in profiles.
5 Created for observational networks
with all-weather performance

Improve geographical data coverage to enhance your forecasting capabilities, and create a
new or integrate in your existing observation network.
DA10 gives you extensive research-grade data in near real-time in all weather conditions,
suitable for NWP modeling with common data formats for easy integration. DA10 doubles as
a super ceilometer with ultrapure profiles.

Trusted weather observations for a sustainable future

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