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Marine
Services in this sector support commercial, defense and research
vessels for a vast array of activities including shipping, emergency
medical services (HEMS), surveillance, patrol and oceanography.
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The importance
An effective HMS includes:
of a helideck
monitoring system Sensors built to withstand harsh
Air temperature, barometric pressure,
dew point and relative humidity, wind
offshore environments
speed and direction
Weather conditions have a critical impact
on all offshore operations, especially for
helicopters and helidecks. Most offshore Horizontal visibility Cloud height and coverage
industries rely on helicopters to transport
personnel up to hundreds of kilometers
out to sea, even in challenging conditions Lightning threat zone alerts Vertical velocity and helideck altitude
such as nighttime or fog. In addition,
conditions at the helideck can change after
Repeater lights Software interface and reporting
the helicopter has left the shore — creating
safety risks and sometimes forcing pilots to
turn around. Real-time, secure data access Low maintenance and lifetime costs
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Industry drivers
Along with evolving standards, today’s market drivers and constraints are shaping the
demand for an HMS that works now and into the future1.
Drivers
• Rapid expansion of offshore wind farms, further from the coast
• Autonomous technology and real-time data tracking software for pilots
• Escalating use of specialized ships and vessels
Constraints
• Stringent regulatory norms
• Concerns over data security
Standards
• Helicopter service operators follow stringent rules and regulations, including
CAP 437 standards for offshore helicopter landing areas by the UK Civil
Aviation Authority
• The latest updates to CAP 437 include changes in helideck lighting, markings,
and the provision of meteorological information
• Software advances are shaping more recent guidelines, and CAP 437
certification is now required for all HMS solutions installed in moving or
floating offshore helidecks
What is needed: An integrated, cost-effective solution that can give real-time information of
prevailing weather and environmental conditions in a user-friendly format with secure, easily
sharable data for everyone who needs it (e.g., pilots, on-deck/vessel operators, helideck operators).
This will enhance information transparency and availability, further improving safety and efficiency
across all offshore helicopter and helideck operations.
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Wind farms and pilot safety
As the booming wind industry expands farther from coastlines, larger
turbines and deeper waters make weather intelligence even more critical for
operational decision-making. Without immediate, accurate data across a range
of crucial weather parameters including wind, thunderstorms, lightning and
sea conditions, operational safety is at risk and costly delays are likely.
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What pilots have to say
• Icing conditions
“Being a helicopter pilot for the last 23 years with +5500 hours of flight
experience behind, I can say some of the most challenging weather-related
events in operating offshore wind parks include visibility, low clouds due
to heavy rain and unforeseen sea fog. Windspeed and direction can be a
performance issue, especially when the windspeed suddenly decreases.”
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Vaisala Helideck
Monitoring System System components
Built for the demanding offshore environment, the CAP
437-compliant Vaisala Helideck Monitoring System gives Automatic weather
you accurate and reliable weather and environmental data, observations
helideck motion and vessel position in real time—desktop
and mobile—for efficient takeoffs and landings without Helideck
compromising safety. Measurements are based on Vaisala’s motion
world-class, reliable sensor technology designed specifically
for offshore weather monitoring. HMS software
Key benefits
Make the most informed decisions possible Repeater lights2
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The weather affects maritime operations more than
any other factor. We’ll help you master it.
Weather and environmental insights are the greatest catalysts for successful maritime operations— onshore and offshore.
From sensors to systems and digital services, Vaisala provides actionable insights that empower stakeholders to confidently meet new challenges and
harness new opportunities.
Our globally trusted maritime weather solutions enable remarkable efficiency gains, digital transformation, the protection of people and investments while
supporting clean and responsible operations.
Why Vaisala?
We are scientists and explorers driven by passion, relentless curiosity, and the desire to create a better world. Our 85+ years of innovation and global
impact are reflected in our guiding principles for maritime:
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Have confidence in your technology
developed by industry experts.
Vaisala is the most experienced aviation and offshore weather company in the world, with a suite of solutions complemented by industry-proven and ICAO
compliant sensors built on 45+ years of aviation know-how.
With hundreds of HMS solutions deployed around the world over more than a decade, our technology performs to the highest standards and is backed by over
85 years of measurement expertise plus global support.
Learn more about how to improve safety and get a better flight plan for pilots and helideck operators.
vaisala.com/helideck-monitoring
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Helideck Monitoring System Market, Global Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2028, Fortune Business Insights 2020
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Required for CAP 437 compliance, optional from Vaisala