Meteorological Measurements

GeoSphere Austria offers meteorological observations to measure local conditions at a site using mobile stations and ground-based remote sensing to record the vertical structure of the atmosphere near the ground.

The temporary use of meteorological measurement systems over a period of several months to typically (at least) one year serves to record locally representative time series of various meteorological variables as input data for immission modelling or other evaluations. Special forecasts, e.g. in the context of sport competitions, can also be supported by on-site measurements.

With our many years of experience and in-depth expertise, GeoSphere Austria advises on the choice of location and planning of the measurement campaign, offers installation and dismantling of the measurement systems, maintenance including ongoing data monitoring as well as documentation in the form of a measurement report or as part of further analyses.

For example, measurements of wind direction and wind speed as well as atmospheric turbulence are carried out using ultrasonic anemometers for questions relating to the spread of air pollutants or odours. If required, other measured variables such as air temperature, humidity and radiation balance can be recorded. Mobile measurements in the course of larger construction projects can also be used to analyse bad weather days. In addition, for tunnel portals specifically, we offer pressure gradient measurements.

To record wind profiles, e.g. in order to select sites for wind farm projects or to measure the wind conditions at chimney height of an industrial plant, GeoSphere Austria uses acoustic radar (SODAR) and wind LiDAR. Ceilometers are used to record cloud cover information and boundary layer structure.