Participation in the International Forum "Weather. Climate. Water"

Laser Systems participated in the International Forum "Weather. Climate. Water," which took place from October 29-31, 2024, in Saint Petersburg at the Expoforum Congress and Exhibition Center. At the exhibition, Laser Systems presented its flagship meteorological equipment: the SKYDEX-15 cloud sensor and the PLV-300 wind lidar.

The forum and exhibition coincided with the VIII All-Russian United Meteorological and Hydrological Congress (VOMGS-8) and were part of the anniversary events dedicated to the 190th anniversary of the Russian Hydrometeorological Service. This is one of the most significant events in the field of hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring for the country’s leading specialists.

Laser Systems has been developing and serially producing systems and devices for meteorological and environmental monitoring of the atmosphere for many years — stationary and mobile lidar complexes and wind profilers. They are used to measure atmospheric phenomena parameters and cloud base height. Equipment from Laser Systems is in demand and widely used in aviation, meteorology, wind energy, and environmental safety. Laser Systems’ lidars are included in the meteorological equipment of several Russian airports: Adler (Sochi), Knevichi (Vladivostok), and Krayniy (Baikonur). They are used to monitor wind conditions in the energy sector and for ecological research and monitoring.

The exhibit featured the SKYDEX-15, a compact meteorological device for measuring the cloud base height and vertical visibility from 0 to 8 km. It operates using a pulsed laser.

The booth also showcased a model of the advanced PLV-300 wind lidar, capable of remote measurements. Notably, Laser Systems’ meteorological equipment is certified and included in the state register of measuring instruments. It is an import-substituting product and is supplied to Russian clients and under export contracts.

Ekaterina Smirnova, Sales Manager at Laser Systems, presented the professional range of meteorological measurement equipment, as well as complex-shaped parts printed using metallic powders on Laser Systems’ 3D printers.

The company also participated in the VIII All-Russian United Meteorological and Hydrological Congress, which addressed practical challenges in meteorology and hydrology under changing climate conditions. Sessions discussed developing recommendations for consolidating the country’s scientific, technical, and production potential to address priority tasks in meteorology, climate, hydrology, and water management.

For its active participation in the exhibition, the company received a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.