Wind LiDAR solutions and measurement campaigns
Remote-sensing wind measurement for early-stage screening, hub-height and profile measurement, and supplementary campaigns that sit alongside met masts.
What we offer
From sourcing to data handover
Tyltar presents wind LiDAR services on an enquiry basis. Equipment availability, rental terms and specific products are confirmed per project.
Equipment supply and sourcing
Sourcing of wind LiDAR equipment to suit the campaign. Brands and models are discussed per enquiry.
Rental and leasing options
Rental and leasing enquiries welcomed. Availability and terms are confirmed in a written proposal.
Deployment services
Campaign planning, site selection support, mobilisation, installation, commissioning and relocation.
Power, communications, security
Off-grid power, communications, security and remote monitoring arrangements for unattended sites.
Operations and data
Operational checks, maintenance, technical support, data retrieval, quality-control coordination and reporting.
Integration and advisers
Combination with met mast campaigns and coordination with independent wind resource specialists.
Where it is used
Where wind LiDAR fits
- Early-stage wind resource screening
- Measurement at proposed turbine hub heights
- Wind profile and shear measurement
- Temporary or supplementary measurement campaigns
- Measurement while mast permissions are progressed, subject to site and deployment requirements
- Support for longer-term resource assessment
Terms
What each term means
- SaleTransfer of ownership of an instrument.
- Rental or leaseUse of an instrument for a defined period under agreed terms.
- DeploymentPlanning, installing, supporting and retrieving data from a campaign.
- AnalysisResource assessment and uncertainty analysis, provided by independent advisers.
Interactive
Met mast or LiDAR: how each one reaches a height
Move the line to a height across the rotor and compare how each approach captures the wind there.
Choose a measurement height
Met mast DIRECT
Wind LiDAR REMOTE
Illustrative only: no heights, ranges or accuracy figures are implied. Suitability depends on terrain, atmospheric conditions, instrument performance, campaign objectives and adviser requirements.
Comparison
Met mast and LiDAR side by side
| Consideration | Met mast | Wind LiDAR |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement approach | Instruments mounted at fixed heights on a structure. | Remote sensing of wind along a vertical profile from a ground-based unit. |
| Deployment | Foundations, anchors, erection and permissions are typically required. | Smaller footprint, but site, access and permissions still apply. |
| Mobility | Fixed once installed; relocation is a major task. | Designed to be relocated between sites, subject to campaign plans. |
| Power and communications | Logger power and telemetry at the mast. | Typically higher power demand; off-grid solutions need careful design. |
| Maintenance | Sensor inspections, structural checks and callouts. | Operational checks, power and data-link monitoring, instrument service. |
| Project suitability | Long-term reference and direct instrument measurement. | Screening, profile measurement and supplementary campaigns. |
Wind LiDAR does not automatically replace a met mast, remove permitting requirements or guarantee lender acceptance. Acceptance depends on instrument verification, site conditions, data quality, uncertainty assessment and the requirements of technical advisers and financiers.
Delivery
How a LiDAR campaign runs
Define objectives
Heights, duration and adviser requirements.
Select site
Access, terrain, permissions and power.
Mobilise
Delivery, installation and commissioning.
Operate
Remote monitoring and routine checks.
Report
Data retrieval and quality-control coordination.
Questions
Wind LiDAR questions
Can wind LiDAR replace a met mast?
Not automatically. Some campaigns use LiDAR alone, others combine it with a mast. The right approach depends on terrain, atmospheric conditions, campaign objectives and what your technical adviser and financiers will accept.
Do you sell or rent wind LiDAR equipment?
Supply, rental, leasing and deployment-service enquiries are welcome. Availability and commercial terms are confirmed in a written proposal for each project.
Does LiDAR remove permitting requirements?
No. Land access, landowner agreements and any applicable approvals still need to be addressed, although requirements can differ from those for a mast.
Will lenders accept LiDAR data?
Acceptance is decided by lenders and their advisers and depends on instrument verification, site conditions, data quality and uncertainty assessment. Tyltar cannot guarantee it.
What do you need to scope a LiDAR campaign?
Site location, intended measurement heights, campaign duration, power and communications availability, required deployment date and whether a met mast is present or planned. Any item can be marked "not yet known".
Start a conversation
Planning a wind measurement campaign?
Tell us the site, the heights you need and when you need data. Anything you don't know yet can be marked “not yet known”.
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