ScandiNova’s technology powers the future of weather radar
Customer Story
Tackling the challenges of a changing climate.
Vaisala – advancing weather radar since 2007
Vaisala, founded in 1936, is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action. Its journey in weather radar began in 2007, when the company launched its first radar system. Today, around 300 Vaisala radars operate in more than 50 countries worldwide, supporting critical decision-making in weather forecasting, aviation and road safety, hydrology, and severe weather warnings.
Ensuring quality through technology
The focus of Vaisala’s radar development is clear: ensure and continuously improve data quality. Hardware advances and sophisticated algorithms are applied to challenges such as filtering out interference from wind turbines or radio signals and improving precipitation estimation. Vaisala’s strength lies in combining reliable system design with continuous software innovation — supported by a global service network.
Vaisala Weather Radar
The role of the pulse modulator - M060
One of the most critical components in a magnetron-based radar system is the pulse modulator. It directly impacts the stability and quality of transmitted microwave pulses — and therefore the reliability of weather data. It is also a single point of failure, making its performance vital to overall system uptime.
For Vaisala, the requirements on a modulator supplier are clear: high reliability and quality, timely deliveries, and a willingness to collaborate closely to meet evolving customer needs.
Why ScandiNova?
ScandiNova’s solid-state pulse modulators are seen as a modern, flexible platform well suited to optimizing the performance of magnetron tubes. Widely used in other mission-critical applications, they bring the reliability and robustness that Vaisala demands.
“We have been satisfied with the collaboration with ScandiNova so far. Their product platform is modern and of good quality, and ScandiNova’s ability to react and assist during system integration and testing has been highly appreciated,”
Juha Salmivaara
R&D Manager at Vaisala