The WindSentinel™ is the world's first wind resource assessment buoy capable of accurately gathering wind data at turbine hub-height and across the blade span.
At the heart of the WindSentinel™ is the Vindicator® Laser Wind Sensor, a next generation solid state laser designed to accurately measure wind from moving platforms. Using three fixed beams, this laser wind sensor can take single focused or multi-point measurements up to a maximum range of 300 meters. The resulting wind data is acquired, processed and transmitted via a selection of telemetry options through our AXYS WatchMan500™ controller. 
These components have been engineered into the AXYS NOMAD buoy - a well-proven proprietary platform designed to perform in extreme offshore marine environments.
The WindSentinel™ is the faster and more accurate way to gather offshore wind data across multiple locations, for less money. Deploy a WindSentinel™ to perform wind resource assessments without the high costs and bureaucratic hurdles associated with fixed marine met tower construction. Or, augment a traditional met-mast measurement campaign with a WindSentinel to lower the uncertainties applied to your wind resource assessment data.
How will you compete for Your share of the wind?
The WindSentinel™ delivers real competitive advantage.
Deploy a WindSentinel™ to:
• Lower the uncertainties applied to your data
• Lower the operating and capital costs associated with wind resource assessment
• Gather data at multiple sites simultaneously
• Reduce permitting, licensing, and red tape
• Increase the speed with which your project gets funding
• Lower your time to market
Watch a video of the WindSentinel being deployed off Vancouver Island
Product Documentation
WindSentinel Data Sheet (PDF, 2.2MB)