SPIDAR

SPIDAR VERTICAL PROFILER

Spidar uses Pulsed Direct Detect Lidar technology to deliver precise, bankable wind measurement data at a significantly lower cost than Doppler Lidar.

The Spidar Vertical Profiler is a DNV GL Stage 2 remote sensing wind measurement device that uses Pulsed Direct Detect Lidar technology to provide bankable wind measurement data at 10 vertical heights.

This low-cost remote sensor is ideal for wind resource assessment, wind farm operations, forecasting, research, and meteorological applications. Spidar has the smallest cone angle of any remote sensor in the wind industry, so it can be sited closer to potential obstacles such as buildings or trees. It is also compact and highly portable. This allows Spidar to measure in locations where meteorological towers are not viable due to terrain complexity or permitting constraints.

Spidar is a complete remote sensing solution backed by NRG’s global partner network, technical support, remote power supplies and integrated services for seamless installation and operation. To date, over 150 Spidar Vertical Profilers have been delivered to dozens of wind energy and meteorology customers around the world.