AQ 500 Sodar Wind Finder

The AQ 500 Sodar (Sound Detection and Ranging) system makes it possible to measure wind profiles with the help of sound. It's a mobile self-sufficient system that’s easy to deploy, install and use. With no need for building permits, external power sources or weather restrictions, the AQ500 is sure to get the job done. Just deploy, turn it on and start collecting the data.

The AQ500 will give you accurate wind data for 100 percent of the turbine swept area. This means that the system is ideal for stand-alone measurements or as a complement to a met mast. By using only a met mast, the wind profile has to be calculated from the top anemometer to the top of the turbine swept area.

The AQ500 Wind Finder provides valuable data in the wind turbine’s entire operating area (by volume). The system offers the complete wind profile up to 200 metres in range, with a 5 metre resolution.

AQ500 Sodar Wind Finder has:

• The ability to measure the wind profile up to 200 metres
• Good data availability
• A reliable Sodar developed by AQSystem
• A robust and mobile design
• Been designed to operate in any weather conditions
• No need for building permits
• One switch start-up