Wind profiling system and rental equipment

     An innovative, reliable and user-friendly state-of-the-art instruments: the AQ510 sodar is designed to be a weatherproof, portable and fully IEC classified system that measures remotely the wind speed, direction and turbulence parameters. Go wherever the wind blows! With our power pack options, the AQ510 gives you a cost-effective solution for any climate. 

Technology

     The AQ510 uses a unique design based upon three powerful high-quality speakers and parabolic reflectors to tightly focus acoustic impulses into the atmosphere. Sound is reflected by temperature fluctuations and turbulence. Based upon the Doppler shift of the return signal the system uses the latest data processing technology to accurately calculate wind speed, direction and turbulence intensity (TI) at 33 measurement heights from 40m to 200m. 
     Data is communicated via GPRS or Satellite modem to AQSystem servers from which it can be viewed and downloaded, in standard format, via the AQ-Online interface.

Independent validations

     The AQ510 has been thoroughly validated by DNV-GL, Ecofys and BBB to confirm its compliance with IEC 61400-12-1 rev 2.

Met mast verification included

    Uniquely for a SoDAR, Every AQ510 is individually verified against a 100m IEC compliant met tower using a process developed in conjunction with and approved by DNV-GL.

IEC Classified

    The AQ510 is a highly advanced, low power, cost effective SoDAR that has recently been verified against the IEC 61400-12-1 by DNV-GL. The classification results are excellent and the only SoDAR independently verified. This will allow AQ510 systems to be used in formal wind energy assessments projects per the new more stringent standards and requirements.

Availability

     Based on our customers request we can deliver, install and perform the needed periodical maintenance activities at the designated locations.

  • Designed to meet the requirements of the modern wind industry the key features of the AQ510 are:

  • Proven and independently verified accuracy equivalent to anemometry.

  • Every system tested against an IEC compliant 100m met tower before delivery using a test process developed with and approved by DNV-GL.

  • Designed for very high reliability.

  • Wind speed range 0 to 30m/s.

  • Exceptionally high wind and turbulence data availability, even during adverse atmospheric conditions (>98%@100m, >92%@150m, >85%@200m).

  • High resolution – 33 measurement heights at 5m intervals from 40 to 200m.

  • Modular construction for easy shipping and deployment.

  • 100% field serviceable and repairable.

  • A variety of power and heating options available to suit even the harshest of environments.

  • Integrated GPS, temperature and humidity sensors.

  • Communication options via GPRS/GSM or Satellite.

  • All data processing is carried out internally; AQSystem carries out no post processing of data.

  • Sophisticated algorithms for fixed echo removal.

Things you can do with our AQ500 Sodar: 

   1. Measure wind up to 200m with no external power supply for wind assessment reports; 
   2. Operation of wind farms with real time data feed into your SCADA system; 
   3. Improve forecast for your wind farm; 
   4. Application for Environmental Measuring; 
   5. Air traffic measurements.