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Vaisala TempCast wireless road weather sensor

Vaisala Xcast sensors

Vaisala Xcast sensors are compact, all-in-one wireless devices designed for exceptional accuracy, simple installation, and seamless operation.

Measure what matters most

Get ground truth observations and improve your local forecast accuracy with Xcast sensors.

AtmoCast

  • Air temperature

  • Wind speed and direction​

  • Rain intensity, duration, and accumulation​

  • Relative humidity​ and dew point

  • Barometric pressure​

  • Hail​

  • Available with Xweather Optimize

GroundCast

  • Road surface temperature

  • Road temperature at -6 cm (2.4 in)

  • Road temperature at -30 cm (1 ft)

  • Residual salt amount

  • Surface state: dry / not dry

  • Available with Wx Horizon

TempCast

  • Air temperature

  • Relative humidty

  • Dew point

  • Frost point

  • Road surface temperature (optional)

  • Available with Wx Horizon

Install anywhere

Xcast sensors are battery-powered, meaning they can be installed virtually anywhere. No need for electricians, external power supplies, or infrastructure work.

Instantly connected

The sensors communicate wirelessly over cellular networks and are automatically integrated into your user account. Activate the sensor using your smartphone and the data starts flowing.

Maintenance-free

Operating the sensors is effortless and maintenance-free. The battery lasts for 3+ years, after which it is replaced with a new unit. Vaisala monitors device health remotely, ensuring the data flows without interruptions.

Security built in

ISO 27001

Xweather maintains continuous risk management processes and rigorous information security protocols, ensuring that all data is handled securely.

SOC2

Xweather aligns with SOC 2, which requires us to manage and protect the security, confidentiality, privacy, integrity, and availability of customer data.

Radio Equipment Directive (EU)

Vaisala Xcast sensors comply with the Directive's security requirements, which specify that connected devices must protect personal data and privacy.

Explore solutions

Actionable weather insights to power your business operations

Powered by Xcast, Xweather Optimize delivers a more accurate forecast for the locations that matter to you. Quality-controlled real-time measurements and location-specific forecasts help you optimize daily business operations and enhance efficiency and sustainability. A go-to solution for weather-sensitive and weather-dependent industries.

Data-driven decision-making for your winter maintenance operations

Winter road maintenance requires comprehensive weather insights across your entire network, and generic forecasts fall short of effectively aiding decision-making. Enhanced with local data from Xcast sensors, Wx Horizon helps you make data-driven decisions that reduce environmental impact, target treatments correctly, and enhance road safety.