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Wind energy in Norway - Icing of wind sensors? Not with the ultrasonic wind sensor VENTUS!

Renewable energy in Norway is getting more and more important! The government has spent the goal that the use of renewable energy should increase strongly over the next years. Wind power plays a major role in this endeavor. Norway is climatically and...

New network of weather stations in Sheffield

OTT HydroMet is installing fifteen automatic weather stations as part of the University of Sheffield’s Urban Flows Observatory, which is led by the Departments of Civil and Structural Engineering, and Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE)....

Energy-saving in the holiday paradise: The Constance Hotels and Resorts rely on WS504

The Constance Hotels & Resorts have sites in Mauritius, in the Seychelles and the Maldives. There, the operators mounted automatic weather stations including the weather sensor WS504 and the precipitation meter WTB100 from Lufft for a special...

JSC Alyuminiy Kazakhstan in Pawlodar uses WS600 to monitor air quality

JSC "Aluminum of Kazakhstan" is a company producing aluminum. The production site is located outside the city of Pavlodar. Despite the distance between the city center and the production site, exhaust fumes sometimes reach the city and cause...

Whitepaper: How to monitor factors influencing the Performance Ratio - Solar Utility Scale

The fastest possible achievement of the break even point of photovoltaic systems require the maximization of the annual yield, hence the annual amount of generated electricity. This involves a top system performance. For this, weather...

Career at Lufft

Lufft offers a wide range of career-building opportunities, regardless of whether you have opted for a classical hierarchical career path, or for a more specialized route!

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Meteorology

Sustainability is a often-used word. But building environmental monitoring networks is complicated and expensive. When planning, therefore, it is important to consider the sustainability - means service life of the entire system. And since this...

Traffic Weather

Traffic weather is our keyword for every weather monitoring system, that helps to increase safety on roads, railways, in the air and on the sea. We offer a wide range of sensors and measurement parameters, which have a high influence on the safety...

Agricultural Meteorology

Agro-meteorological application (AgMet) are becoming more and more important. With a rising world population, agricultural production has to become more efficient. Water is precious and scarce, pesticides are expensive and harmful to the environment...

Meteorological data monitoring at photo-voltaic power plants in the US

The Imperial Valley Solar Company has built the largest photo-voltaic power plant of the USA and the Lufft WS500- and WS503-UMB compact weather sensors are an important part of this project. Another large project in the US was the solar plant...

Smart Solar Monitoring / PV Monitoring with Smart Weather Sensors

When selecting a suitable pyranometer for photovoltaic monitoring the company Solare Datensysteme GmbH decided for the Lufft WS501-UMB All-in-one weather station. According to the company the Pyranometer delivers the most precise measurements for the...

Road Weather information Network (ARWIS) with open system architecture - USA / Michigan MDOT

End of 2012 Lufft USA won the bid for the installation of 20 new ARWIS systems (ice warning systems) for Upper Peninsula in Michigan. The acceptance of the bid resulted not only from the price evaluation of the available deals, it was also rated the...

Solar Monitoring

The most important measurement parameter is irradiation. Since PV systems are becoming ever larger, the accuracy of the irradiation measurement is increasingly important for the efficiency of the system. Wind cools the temperature of the module and...

Hydro-Meteorology

Climate change makes for more extreme weather. The main reasons for this are wind and precipitation.That is why an increasing number of meteorological and hydrological monitoring networks are coming together. Global coverage with hydro-meteorological...

Aviation Weather

Airport Weather Sensors and Components for Airport Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) and Runway Ice Detection Systems (IDS): Ceilometer, Cloud Height, Cloud Cover, Visibility and Runway Condition Sensors. Airports around the world use Lufft...

Weather- and Runway Observation for airports / Aviation Weather / Airport Weather (AWOS)

The Lufft sensors from the WS-product family are in operation on airports worldwide for real time weather observations. Moreover, the active and passive road- / runway sensors (IRS21-UMB, IRS31-UMB and the ARS31-UMB) are in use on the runways for...

Installation of 73 Ice Warning Stations (RWIS) in the Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic we installed with our general partner ChanGroup s.r.o. 73 ice warning systems. The systems usually consist of our ultrasonic wind sensor Ventus-UMB, the radar rain-sensors R2S-UMB, color cameras as well as one active and one...

Dust Monitoring

Air is lifeblood. Daily we inhale approximately 15.000 liter. Still, the air contains invisible pollutants, which vary in its composition and concentration depending on the location. Especially the respirable particles with a diameter of less than...

RWIS Lite – Streamlined Road Weather Information Systems

Keeping roads and highways safe is critically important. In addition to autumn’s and winter’s perils, the increase of weather fluctuations and extreme weather events throughout the year pose further challenges to road decision-makers. Filling the...

Meteorological Network of weather stations trusts in Lufft Sensors in Italy

Between 2009 and beginning of 2010 a huge meteo measurement network with more than 100 stations were build in the north and middle of Italy (Emilia Romagna, Ligurien, Toscana). The aim of the project was the extensively coverage for measurement of...

Building Automation

Smart Homes and Smart Cities are the future! What is important: Optimization of energy consumption Protection against material damage Automatic building management Efficient traffic management Smart homes need a professional weather sensor...

Ice Warning Systems, Austria - AMS Helfenberg - Federal State of Upper Austria

Lufft UMB-technology in state-wide winter maintenance monitoring network. The Federal Government of Upper Austria operates a state-wide monitoring network of approximately 100 ice warning stations. Lufft UMB technology is used as part of an upgrading...

Measurement of fine dust in combination with Lufft weather sensors

Our compact weather stations are part of monitoring stations for measurement of fine dust, manufactured by our customers Grimm Aerosol Technik GmbH and PALAS. The fine dust measurement stations have proved a success the world over. The Lufft compact...

Wind measurement with High Speed Train operations, China

The compact weather stations WS500-UMB and WS600-UMB from Lufft provides reliable wind measurements along high speed rail lines in China. As the trains travel at speeds of up to 400 km/h, wind speed-dependent control of train speeds is essential. For...

Modernization of ITS on the Querétaro motorway, Mexico

Our Mexican Partner Ingeniería Geofísica y Sistema S.A. de C.V. (IGS) won a project from the Ministry of Transport and Communications (SCT) to modernize and install new Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) along federal bridges and highways in...

Alert system for heavy rainfall inaugurated in Bavarian municipality

With the help of an early alert system for heavy rainfall installed throughout Bavaria, the citizens of the federal state are fighting floods. Installed in 2017 and extensively tested in the meantime, it was officially inaugurated for the...

Lufft Wins Road Weather Tender in Estonia

In a tender issued by the Estonian Road Administration (ERA), Lufft sensors were able to prevail against their competitors. Six new sets of road weather sensors (Visibility Sensor VS2k, Weather Sensor WS300, Precipitation Sensor R2S and Wind Sensor...

Weather monitoring at German Landfills

According to the Landfill Regulation and Federal Emission Law in Germany it is mandatory on landfills to monitor weather data such as temperature, precipitation, evaporation, wind direction and speed. This is not only good for environmental...

AgMet - Monitoring of microclimate weather in wine yards- Hungary

Winegrowers in Pécs, Hungary's fifth largest city, rely on Lufft. The all-in-one sensor WS600-UMB measures all relevant meteorological data at the place of installation. Based on the results, far-reaching decisions can be taken. More about it in our...

Meeting Safety Standards at Hamburg Airport

A new guideline standardizes the assessment of runway conditions at airports. The international Global Reporting Format (ICAO GRF) helps pilots to better assess conditions on the runway. It will apply to airports around the world from November 4th....

Lufft weather sensors in Taichung Central Park Taiwan

The new developing Taichung Central Park is located at the old military Shuinan Airport that will transform into an environmental friendly leisure, industries and business centre. During its construction it's equipped with more than 100 sets of the...

Integrated road weather systems for effective driver messaging

Challange Drivers may not be aware of the road conditions that are ahead and drive at inappropriate speeds for the conditions. It can be difficult to notify drivers with timely information at the correct location and time Solution Use RWIS to turn...

Large PV Monitoring Projects in Brazil and Australia

BIOSAR is a full EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor offering integrated solutions in the areas of design, supply, construction, operation and maintenance of medium and large-scale PV systems all around the world. Their...

Athens International Airport (AIA) uses MARWIS to monitor runway

On January 30, 2019, the first patrol car at Athens International Airport (AIA) – Eleftherios Venizelos was equipped with one MARWIS 2.0 provided by our local sales partner AEVEKO. The images show the patrol vehicle after the successful installation...

RWIS in Geislingen, South Germany helps to make the traffic safer

In the South German City Geislingen, a road weather system has been providing important data on road weather conditions and environmental conditions since the beginning of 2016. A non-invasive NIRS31 ground sensor, a WS400 compact weather sensor and...

ViewMondo - Road & Runway Management Software

Would you like to manage all weather-related information, whether stationary or mobile, with a visualization tool? Would you like to have optimal control of your winter service based on the current circumstances? Would you like your control center to...

Meteorological Weather Station at River Bank of Bosna in Vranduk

Our Bosnian distributor ALEM Sistem d.o.o. supplied the hydropower plant of Vranduk with a meteorological station including a Lufft WS600 compact weather sensor for monitoring temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, wind direction and speed,...

OTT Pluvio² L in use for a research project in Antarctica

Close to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research are investigating methods to measure the accumulating snowfall in the harsh Antarctic environment. These...

7th Largest Wind Farm Replaces Mechanical for Ventus Ultrasonic Sensors

296 turbines of the AES Corporation are located by Buffalo Gap, Texas, US. With a capacity of 524 MW it's the world's seventh largest wind farm to-date. The article link below provides a summary of how Performance Engineer at AES, Tristan Lee, was...

Mexico - HydroMet Calibration Vehicle with WS501 weather station on board - IGS Hydro

The Office of Meteorology and Hydrology in Mexico equipped a vehicle with measurement technology for verification of their Hydro-Met stations. We are proud that they decided to choose our smart WS501 compact weather station (All-in-one) for...

Lufft ceilometers used in large meteo networks of DWD & KNMI

In 2015, two big tenders were won by Lufft – one from the “KNMI” (Dutch Royal Weather Service), and the other one from the biggest German Weather Service “DWD” (“Deutscher Wetterdienst”). Both of them were looking for a cloud height sensor capable of...

Hydro-Met Station with WTB100 and WS501 in Malaysia

Our Malaysian sales partner TCK e-solutions just equipped the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia with a weather monitoring system for evaluation purposes consisting of a Lufft WTB100 rain gaugea Lufft WS501 all-in-one weather sensor...

Weather measurement during FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 / FIFA World Cup 2014 - Brazil

The compact weather station WS301-UMB is part of a mobile station for measurement and monitoring of climate measurements during the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. All soccer stadiums that took part on the FIFA...

Weather Philippines - Weather Warning Service with Lufft WS502-UMB

WeatherPhilippines Foundation, Inc. (WPF) aims to deliver critical and accurate weather information to aid local governments, communities, and individuals in disaster preparedness and timely response to variable weather conditions. WPF has deployed...

Weather Forecasting under Extreme Conditions in Russia - Megafon Russia

The National Weather Service in Russia has about 1.800 weather stations which are distributed over the entire area of Russia. That's not enough to cover weather extremes everywhere. So the Russian National Weather Service wants to create a...

KNMI - Field test of the Lufft / Jenoptik SHM30 laser snow depth sensor

Field test report of the Lufft / Jenoptik SHM30 laser snow depth sensor, conducted by Netherlands weather service KNMI - R&D Information and Observation Technology - De Bilt, from December 2011 - June 2011. To the field test report of the Lufft /...

Ultrasonic Wind Sensor for Smart Wind Turbine Control - Polaris / USA

The American wind turbine manufacturer Polaris trusts for their wind turbine applications anemometers from Lufft. Over 50 wind turbines have already been equipped with our ultrasonic anemometers Ventus-UMB and V200A-UMB. Crucial in these applications...

Wind Turbine Control

Higher, more robust, more reliable: Parallel to the growing requirements for wind turbines, the requirements for monitoring sensors grow as well. But how can wind sensor manufacturers fulfil these wishes? The ideal sensor has both a high degree of...

Service Portfolio

With a high level of professional competence and many years of experience, our team is available to answer any questions you may have. Due to our efficient factory layout and highly skilled associates at Lufft, we work quickly, flexibly...

Building Automation - Smart Lufft-Sensor on Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens

In Athens the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), which was designed by Renzo Piano, is built. It will host the the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera. We are part of this actual largest buliding project in...

Road Weather Information System network (RWIS) in Russia / Motorway M5 Ural

The Russian route M5 (also known as the Ural Highway) is a major trunk road running across a distance of 1879 km from Moscow to the Ural Mountains. In a long-term project 98 road weather information stations (RWIS) will be installed along this...

Russian weather service relies on Lufft weather sensors

On the recommendation of the Russian Lufft partner Meteo-Sensor, the Hydro-Meteorological Center of Russia in Moscow recently installed an automatic weather station equipped with the Lufft compact weather sensors WS100 and WS500. The weather data...

KNMI purchased 50 units of CHM15k "NIMBUS"

Long before automated weather stations were available, weather and clouds were already observed visually by officially trained and certified meteorological observers. Today, there are still human observers active in many weather services around the...

StaRWIS installation in St. Gallen, Switzerland

The city's civil engineering office equipped St. Gallen in Switzerland with an innovative road weather system. It consists of the contactless surface sensor StaRWIS delivering the road conditions dry, damp, wet, icy, snow-covered, critically wet and...

Smartly Fighting Slickness on Slopes

Slopes are among the most dangerous places in road traffic. Although rainwater can drain off, snow and freezing wetness pose an increased risk on ramps and grades. To ensure safe travel on a ramp, the Swiss company Migros built a heater into the...

Old container, new station: WS600 part of air quality measurement system in Kutaisi

An AQM station including a Lufft WS600 all-in-one weather sensor was installed by our local system integrator ELKO LLC in Kutaisi, Georgia in May 2017. It was mounted on an existing measurement container provided by the customer LEPL National...

Lufft Rain Gauge & Weather Sensor at Miriam College in Quezon, Philippines

The Miriam College, an exclusive girls school in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines inaugurated their new Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center (HSSIC) in September 2016. It is the Philippine's first integrated makerspace, where a community of learners...

Marwis CloudGate BOX for simple data transmission

Setting is done easily via web portal. SIM card is inserted directly into the CloudGate box. MARWIS is connected via a secure cable connection. Includes LED status display. Scope of delivery: Cloudgate Box with MARWIS data transmission software...

OPUS 20E for external Sensors - discontinued

Air flow and differential pressure sensors are typically connected to the OPUS20E via analogue inputs as opposed to the maximum of 4 external temperature or humidity sensors that can be integrated via a digital BUS protocol. In connection with its...

MCPS8 Monitoring Software - discontinued

The Lufft OPUS20 datalogger series includes the SmartGraph3 software in delivery. If you require a larger range of functions for a special application of the OPUS20 series, you can additionally use the MCPS8 software from CAD-Computer GmbH&Co.KG...

Software collector

Web-based data collection software with two versions: Basis version for up to 5 connected measurement stations  Unlimited version  Data is stored in a database and can also include webcam pictures.

Calibration Service

With a high level of professional competence and many years of experience, our team is available to answer any questions you may have. Due to our efficient factory layout and highly skilled associates at Lufft, we work quickly, flexibly...

Preventing Rails From Heat-Induced Deformation

On-going heat periods without rain can cause rails to expand above their limits. They start to deform, blocking or even derailing trains. In 2021, UK’s Network Rail has established a weather monitoring system for its West Coast main line to reduce...

Weather Monitoring network equipped with Lufft wind sensor VENTUS

In 2010 we won a tender for 30 ultrasonic anemometers (as a part of meteorological weather stations). The National Weather Service of Mexico (CONAGUA) wanted to build weather stations in the southwest of Mexico (States of Chiapas and Tabasco). ...

Ceilometer Network "ALICEnet"

ALICEnet is a network of measuring stations operated by Italian research institutions and environmental authorities to improve the multidisciplinary use of environmental data. It is able to generate an atmospheric profile in real time, carried out by...

Mobile Sensor MARWIS Supports Efficient De-Icing of Aircrafts

Let's think about a wintry scene at the Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam, NL): De-icing machines surrounding an aircraft engulfed in clouds of smoke. As you may can imagine, the de-icing process takes time as well as manpower and significantly impacts the...

Several Lufft CHM 15k ceilometer projects in India

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is a scientific institution based in Pune. It is a premiere research institute to generate scientific knowledge in the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences that has potential application in...

Lufft WS100 precipitation sensor helps with construction work in Dublin

The construction work on the Luas line, a public transport system on rails, are subject to strict requirements imposed by the transport authority. The new monitoring station delivers reliable data accurate to the millimetre. The precipitation sensor...

Lufft Snow Height Sensor SHM30 at ICIMOD-Station in Yala Glacier, Nepal

Langtang is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet. Since 2011, it has been the focus of intense glaciological, meteorological, and hydrological fieldwork over the past four years as part of the...

German Winter Service / Winter Maintenance trusts in Mobile Road Weather Sensor MARWIS

The following two examples show, that many German Winter Service / Winter Maintenance trusts in Mobile Road Weather Sensor MARWIS: MARWIS supports winter service in Waiblingen, Germany In Waiblingen close to Stuttgart MARWIS has been in use since...

Aviation Weather: Reduce Risk in Takeoff & Landing Assessment TALPA

To provide the necessary information to ensure the required safety level especially for takeoffs and landings, the TALPA (Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment) was introduced, defining the process of assessing runway conditions,...

WS400-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

New Generation of laser-based Snow Depth Detection - SHM31 Webinar

WS800-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

WS700-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

WS601-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

WS600-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

WS504-UMB Smart Weather Sensor - discontinued

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

About us

 Lufft stands for Tradition, Innovation and Precision. We all try to do our utmost every day in regards to quality, innovation and precision, which the certifications proof and the awards of the last years honored! To our Certifications...

WS503-UMB Smart Weather Sensor - discontinued

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS502-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS401-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity,...

WS500-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS501-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS200-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications for measuring wind direction and speed. One external temperature or rain sensor is connectable.

VENTUS-X-UMB field test in Norway

In a project, launched in January 2016, the Norwegian airport systems integrator Avinor has tested a new VENTUS-UMB model with an enhanced heating power. Two of the new models have run in the field, installed at the most extreme sites in Norway,...

Runway Surface Weather: Webinar about Risk Reduction in Takeoff & Landing Assessment TALPA

Watch this webinar and you will learn more about MARWIS, the compact, fast and digital sensor that can be mounted on all kinds of airport portal vehicles. It directly delivers the runway condition to mobile devices and stationary outputs...

Weather Measurement in Extreme Conditions - Whistler Mountain

Whistler Blackcomb mountain is a premiere winter resort in British Columbia Canada. Some months ago our team installed the first Ventus-UMB ultrasonic anemometer atop a main ski lift on the Whistler mountain. The first winter storm passed leaving the...

All-in-One Handheld Device XA1000 - discontinued

"All-rounder" in the handheld measurement technology segment. A universal measuring device for professionals with the inclusion of exchangeable SDI Sensors. Highly precise measurements of temperature and relative humidity. Integrated air pressure...

Lufft Snow Depth Sensor SHM31 in Use During Audi FIS Ski World Cup in 2019

The Alpine Ski World Cup of the International Ski Federation (FIS) is the international premier class of alpine ski tournaments. The FIS was founded in 1966 by a group of ski experts and the first World Cup was held in Winter 1967/68. Since then, it...

Test drives with the mobile sensor MARWIS at Eindhoven Airport, NL

In January 2019, Eindhoven Airport suffered from heavy snowfalls. But thanks to the Dutch Air Force, the runway is kept usable with the help of our mobile road sensor MARWIS. Although the sensor is still in the test phase, it has delivered...

WS303-UMB Smart Weather Sensor - discontinued

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, radiation...

City of Solingen shares weather and street data with its citizens

The "City of Blades" Solingen is very extensive in terms of area and topographically diverse. Especially in summer, temperatures in the city area can fluctuate significantly. A reliable database allows the city authorities and its technical service...

WS304-UMB Smart Weather Sensor - discontinued

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, radiation...

WS3100-UMB Reference Weather Sensor - discontinued

Relative humidity is measured by means of a heated capacitive sensor element; a precision PT100 measuring element is used to measure air temperature. A resonant pressure transducer is employed for precise pressure measurement. Due to the integrated...

WS300-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity and air...

SmartView3

Web based visualization and data collection software for Lufft dataloggers/transmitters. It can store the data in a database, export and import data flexibly for integration of external software or data (CSV and XML) and collect data simultaneously...

OPUS 20 THI - discontinued

The data logger is equipped with built-in sensors of high precision. It runs on battery power, via USB port or PoE (Power over Ethernet). IMPORTANT: OPUS 20 THI is discontinued

Intelligent Passive Road Sensor IRS31Pro-UMB

The passive road sensor IRS31Pro-UMB is flush-mounted in the road. The two part housing design allows the combined sensor/electronics unit to be removed for maintenance or calibration at any time. The following variables are recorded: Road surface...

WS301-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS100 Radar Precipitation Sensor / Smart Disdrometer

The Lufft WS100 is our rain sensor with radar technology and adjustable heating. Using a 24-GHz Doppler radar, it measures the speed of all forms of condensed water. These include rain, freezing rain, hail, snow and sleet. The low-energy sensor...

Reference target plates (set)

The black and white reference target plates enable the user to test the signal strength of the snow height sensors. The range of signal strength (signal strength normalized) is between 0 and 255. The sensors are set to achieve a value of approx. 50...

WS3000-UMB Reference Weather Sensor - discontinued

Relative humidity is measured by means of a heated capacitive sensor element; a precision PT100 measuring element is used to measure air temperature. A resonant pressure transducer is employed for precise pressure measurement.  Accuracy in Detail: ...

CHM Data Viewer - software

The CHM Data Viewer is a special visualization software with an easy to use interface. The software allows a representation of the data, which are measured with the Laserceilometer CHM 15k. The data is previously stored as raw data in NetCDF format...

SDI Airflow-/Temperature Sensor (0.08…2m/s) - discontinued

Reference device for airflow and temperature measurements in service and maintenance. Proof of air tightness of buildings and rooms. IMPORTANT: SDI Airflow-/Temperature Sensor (0.08…2m/s) is discontinued

WS302-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

Precipitation Sensor R2S-UMB - discontinued

The speed rate of drops is registered with a 24 GHz doppler radar system. By comparison between the speed rate and the size of drops, the quantity of rain or its intensity will be registered. The road condition (rain/snow/snow-covered rain/freezing...

Handheld measuring device XC200 - discontinued

The powerful and compact handheld device with state-of-the-art and robust design. Excellent accuracy. The high-resolution color screen displays rel. humidity, temperature and dew point. Excellent readability. The calibration function (offset...

Hand-held measuring device XC250 (with pyrometer) - discontinued

The powerful and compact handheld device with state-of-the-art and robust design. Excellent accuracy. The high-resolution color screen displays rel. humidity, temperature and dew point. Excellent readability. The calibration function (offset...

OPUS 20 TCO - discontinued

The only LAN datalogger with built-in sensors and the highest precision! Firmware online updatable. The Opus20 runs on batteries or powered via USB. Alternatively, you have the possibility to power the device via POE (Power over Ethernet). ...

Mobile weather sensor MARWIS in operation on airports - Italy

The mobile weather sensor MARWIS is succesfully in operation on several airports in Italy, like Airport Bergamo BGY, Airport Venedig, Airport Triest and others. Customer opinion - Mr. Fabio - Airport Bergamo: The MARWIS from Lufft is a very useful...

Connection cable (for Lufft UMB - Sensors)

Connection cable for Lufft UMB - weather sensors - available in different lenghts. 10 meter version included in scope of delivery of WS100 family!

WS10 Smart Weather Sensor - discontinued

The All-in-One Weather Sensor WS10 covers 10 parameters simultaneously. It‘s particularly suitable for building automation and solar rooftops. The data transfer takes place via Wi-Fi or RS485. IMPORTANT: WS10 is discontinued

VENTUS-X-UMB Ultrasonic Wind Sensor with extended Heating

The accurate wind sensor uses the run-time differential method for determining the wind speed and wind direction. It provides output for instantaneous values, vector and scalar means, the maximum gust of wind and wind direction, the maximum/minimum...

MARWIS Mobile Sensor Makes Tahiti Airport Safer

Faa'a Airport is the international airport of French Polynesia on the island of Tahiti. It is named after the municipality of Faa'a and is located 5 km southwest of Papeete - the capital of French Polynesia. The airport was built mainly on...

Visibility Sensor VS20k-UMB

The VS20k visibility sensor measures visibility up to 20'000 m, ideal for road traffic applications on motorways, highways or bridges. A calibration device is available (optional). The VS20k-UMB is configured via the software UMB Config Tool: ...

Visibility Sensor VS2k-UMB

The VS2k visibility sensor measures visibility up to 2000m, ideal for road traffic applications on motorways, highways or bridges. A calibration device is available (optional). The VS2k-UMB is configured via the software UMB Config Tool: Reading /...

Important Concepts of Calibration

CalibrationIn measurement technology, calibration signifies the determination of the measurement error of the complete measuring instrument. No technical intervention takes place on the measuring instrument during calibration. On...

Ceilometer CHM 15k „NIMBUS“

The Lufft CHM 15k has a double-walled housing combined with integrated fan and automatic heating system. Thus it provides reliable protection against misting, precipitation, freezing or overheating. Exact results due to high sensitivity! Reliable...

Snow Depth Sensor SHM 30 - discontinued

Compact, reliable and cost-efficient. The SHM30 snow depth sensor reliably determines snow depths up to 10 meter within seconds and with millimeter precision. Based on an opto-electronic distance sensor emitting visible eye-safe laser light (laser...

Handheld measuring device XP400 - discontinued

Ideal for volume measurements, air intake and air discharge measurements in climate measuring technology. Data memory and software. IMPORTANT: Hand-held measuring device XP400 is discontinued Please check the alternative: All-in-One Handheld...

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SDI Temperature-/Humidity sensor with 5mm diameter - discontinued

Compact, slim temperature-/humidity sensor in stainless steel protective tube. With a diameter of just 5mm, the sensor is suitable for applications in measurement areas which are difficult to enter.

PT100 plunge sensor out of stainless steel for food - discontinued

Food probe in stainless steel protective casing for precise temperature measurements (PT100 1/10 class B). IMPORTANT: PT100 plunge sensor out of stainless steel for food is discontinued

PT100 surface sensor - discontinued

At the head of the surface temperature probe is a spring-loaded sensor which takes the temperature. Can be used on flat, matt and metallic surfaces. IMPORTANT: PT100 surface sensor is discontinued

Handheld measuring device XP100 - discontinued

Suitable for measuring tasks requiring a high degree of precision. Mini USB port with software and online data collection. 25 languages available, accuracy is 0.01°C across the full measuring range. Solely for use with PT100 sensors. IMPORTANT:...

VENTUS-UMB Ultrasonic Wind Sensor

The accurate wind sensor uses the run-time differential method for determining the wind speed and wind direction. It provides output for instantaneous values, vector and scalar means, the maximum gust of wind and wind direction, the maximum/minimum...

Calibration adapter 6mm / 13mm

Calibration adapter with a diameter  of 6mm and 13mm available

OTT Pluvio² L – Weighing Rain Gauge

The OTT Pluvio² L is an all-weather precipitation gauge that uses superior weight-based technology to measure the amount and intensity of rain, snow, and hail. Developed in conjunction with industry-leading meteorological services, the OTT Pluvio² L...

WS310-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

WS510-UMB Smart Weather Sensor

From the WS product family of professional intelligent measurement transducers with digital interface for environmental applications. Integrated design with ventilated radiation protection for measuring: Air temperature, relative humidity, air...

OTT Parsivel² - Laser Weather Sensor

The OTT Parsivel² is a modern laser disdrometer for comprehensive measurement of all precipitation types. The Parsivel² captures both the size and speed of falling particles, classifying them into one of 32 separate size and velocity classes. The raw...

Digital-Analog-Converter DACON8-UMB

The Lufft-DACON8-UMB (Digital-Analog- Converter) converts up to eight channels into analog output signals. The converter can be used with one or a combination of different UMB sensors. The Lufft-DACON8-UMB uses the UMB protocol of the sensors to read...

Intelligent Active Road Sensor ARS31Pro-UMB

The active ARS31Pro-UMB sensor is flush-mounted in the road or runway surface and measures the freezing temperature by means of active cooling and heating of the sensor surface. through this, it's independent from the de-icing material. In addition,...

Wind Turbine Control: Mechanical vs. Ultrasonic Wind Sensors - a Cost Benefit Analysis

What do you think? Does the replacement of mechanical wind sensors trough ultrasonic anemometers in wind turbine control pay off after less than a few years? We analysed it for you...

Product Calibration

Fast, independent and preciseA professional calibration team you can count on: We are at your disposal and gladly advise you to keep no questions unanswered! As we aware that your time is precious, we guarantee particularly short lead times with...

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Remote Temperature Probe WT1

Smart All-in-One sensors from Lufft offer an additional input to connect external sensors, such as the external temperature probe WT1. This remote temperature sensor can be combined with any member of the WS family. A typical application is the use...

OTT Parsivel² - Laser Weather Sensor

The OTT Parsivel² is a modern laser disdrometer for comprehensive measurement of all precipitation types. The Parsivel² captures both the size and speed of falling particles, classifying them into one of 32 separate size and velocity classes. The raw...

Lufft Ceilometer CHM 8k

The new Lufft CHM 8k ceilometer empowers meteorologists at weather services and airports to make the right decisions with highest confidence and minimal maintenance. Especially in the critical height below 1 km, the Lufft CHM 8k detects cloud bases...

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Whitepaper: Mobile Sensors for Road Authorities

Sensors are a major component of digitalized networks. They form the base of omnidirectional systems; integrating people and processes for better decision-making. These interactions enable smart new applications such as connected...

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Wind Measurement

In environmental applications, a variety of professional and intelligent data devices are available in Lufft's range of products. All anemometers and compact weather stations are equipped with digital interfaces and ultrasonic sensors....

Training

Enjoy expert knowledge to topics from measurement technology and Lufft products from the convenience of your home or office. With travel expenses on the increase, working online to learn new skills makes even more sense than ever. Visit...

Handheld Measuring Device XP101 for reference temperature - discontinued

The highly precise temperature probe of the hand held device XP101 is an ideal reference standard e.g. in calibration laboratories. It´s Mini USB interface uncludes software and online data collection. Excellent stability through multiple annealing...

Road Weather Information System RWIS

With the Lufft Road Weather Sensors and Solutions you have everything you need to monitor your entire route. This helps you with planning and security-related decisions. We offer the following road weather system components: Road weather...

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Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper about Risk Reduction in Takeoff & Landing Performance Assessment with the help of latest measurement technology in runway weather detection. Download the Whitepaper If you have any...

Our Calibration Service Team

Our team consists of professionals who are passionated and experienced in the calibration and adjustment of temperature, dew point temperature, humidity, flow, pressure as well as factory certificates.

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roadside weather stations

When it comes to road safety, the gauge and control technology company Lufft aims for only the highest quality standards. With detailed measurements of environmental variables such as road surface temperature, water film thickness,...

Wind Sensors

The wind sensors developed by Lufft feature high accuracy, easy installation, and salt water-resistant materials. There are numerous applications for wind sensors. The measurement devices have applications in building services,...

Calibration Flow

Flow meters by Lufft are separately calibrated by trained measurement and calibration technicians in a wind tunnel and tested for exact accuracy. After calibration, and flow measurement of the meter, the customer receives a certified...

Calibration Humidity

As a developer and manufacturer of mechanical climate gauges, Lufft offers maximum reliability and security in the measurement of environmental variables. You can rely on our many years of experience in the production and calibration of...

Electronic Thermo-hygrometers

LUFFT's range of portable instruments offers a host of applications. In addition to mechanical products, electronic thermometers are designed and manufactured. Electronic thermo-hygrometers are used primarily to measure climate. Under...

Handheld Instruments

The range of portable instruments is comprehensive and serves a full range of different applications. Decisive for the various uses are mainly the measurable parameter. For the measurement of temperature, humidity, flow or pressure...

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Our Certifications and Awards

Quality and precision are the first priority for Lufft, which shows the certified quality management system in accordance with the requirements of the international known standard ISO 9001. Lufft follows this requirements since 1995. ...

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Lufft I-BOX Serial - Discontinued

The Lufft I-BOX Serial is your gateway for almost every measurement task – thanks to flexible app-technology! You select an app for data input, for data handling and for data output. For example, a particular Data Entry app will query 10 OPUS20...

MARWIS - Mobile Sensor for Runway Condition Assessment - ICAO GRF compliant

With reliable and proven data from the mobile runway condition sensor MARWIS and the ViewMondo RCAM software, airports around the world are keeping their runways safe with minimal effort – RCAM stands for Runway Condition Assessment Matrix. The...

ANDROID Hilfe

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Cloud Height Simulator for CHM 8k

The simulator is deployed on the top of the ceilometer covering the optical outlet and inlet. A photo diode receives the laser impulse emitted by the ceilometer and, after a certain delay, an integrated LED sends an optical signal back to the...

LCOM

The LCOM (Lufft-Communicator) is an industrial PC with the Windows-CE operating system. The following interfaces are available for communication purposes: USB, CDMA modem (RS232), Partyline modem (RS232) or UMB bus (RS485). Conversion to the...

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PT100 plunge sensor, short / long - discontinued

The immersion probe is suitable for measurements in gaseous media, liquids and granular material, such as sand. We offer this sensor in a short and in a long version. IMPORTANT: PT100 plunge sensor, short / long is discontinued

ANDROID Help

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iOS Help

Tapping on the (i) symbol on the sensor channels display will show detailed information about the connected UMB devices, e.g. device software and hardware version information etc.

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IOS Hilfe

Durch tippen auf das (i) Symbol unterhalb der Sensor-Kanal Liste wird eine Liste mit den angeschlossenen UMB Geräten angezeigt. Hier werden weitere Informationen zu den Geräten, wie die Software- und Hardware Version etc. angezeigt. ...

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We have further information for you in a white paper on efficient road maintenance: Development of traffic weather managementRecent market trendsSuitable sensor solutionsRoad weather application examples Conclusion and benefits of a...

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Thank you for your interest in the Sensor Guide of the multi-parameter weather sensor Lufft WS10. Overview of topics: Product DescriptionCommunication Technical DataFields of ApplicationFurther Info incl. Relevant Links Enjoy reading...

Introducing the smart and affordable multi-parameter weather sensor Lufft WS10

The WS10 is an affordable all-in-one weather sensor covering 10 parameters simultaneously. It’s suitable for building automation, smart home, smart city and solar rooftop applications. The smart sensor system issues air temperature and...

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Test2

Using the LIDAR technique, the CHM8k detects backscatter aerosol profiles / structure in multiple layers, cloud bases, cloud penetration depths as well as vertical visibility and issues the sky condition index. It has an operating range...

Test3

Using the LIDAR technique, the CHM8k detects backscatter aerosol profiles / structure in multiple layers, cloud bases, cloud penetration depths as well as vertical visibility and issues the sky condition index. It has an operating range...

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Thank you for your interest in the Sensor Guide of the radar precipitation sensor Lufft WS100. Overview of topics: Sensor OverviewKey FeaturesProduct ComparisonRelated links Enjoy reading the WS100 Sensor Guide: Download the Lufft...

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Snow Depth Measurement - A Technology Comparison

Are you faced with the decision to find a snow depth sensor that best suits your application? In general, two measuring principles are available for this purpose: laser and ultrasound. To help you take that decision, we've put together...

Introducing the CHM8k: LIDAR-based Cloud Height Sensor / Ceilometer

Using the LIDAR technique, the CHM8k detects backscatter aerosol profiles / structure in multiple layers, cloud bases, cloud penetration depths as well as vertical visibility and issues the sky condition index. It has an operating range...

Smart Precipitation Measurement with radar precipitation sensor

What can you expect from the WS100 Sensor Guide? Download this free guide and get valuable information like... an overview of the radar precipitation sensorthe Doppler radar precipitation measurement principle in generala comparison of...

Temperature Measurement Devices

For over 130 years, Lufft has been a global leader in precision temperature measurement devices and climate gauges. The measurement and control technology company stands for the highest level of precision and guaranteed quality. ...

CO2 sensor - discontinued

The CO2 sensor is designed for use in harsh, demanding OEM applications. A multiple point CO2 and temperature adjustment procedure leads to excellent CO2 measurement accuracy over the entire temperature working range, ideal for use in agriculture or...

Service

Service Resources Visit our resource page for access to all software and firmware downloads, manuals, calibration instructions, and more! To the Resources

Climate Measurement Devices

Even using Lufft climate gauges at home is here to stay. When buying a home, attention should be paid to the external and internal climate as well as the moisture content in the walls. The thermo-hygrometer is used in households as a...

Maintenance & Repair Service

Please contact us in case of any issues concerning maintenance or repair of our sensors and instruments. We are here to help you out! Phone: +49 711 518 22 0  |  E-Mail: [email protected] Contact Maintenance & Repair Service

Data Loggers

Since 1881 G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik has been known as a developer and manufacturer of high-precision climate measuring devices. The company provides both its extensive data collection systems and individual hand-held instruments...

Retrofitting Caltrans' RWIS

Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, monitors a variety of meteorological parameters along California’s roads and highways. These include amount and kind of precipitation, air temperature, pressure, and relative humidity, as well as...

VS2k visibility sensor and L-LAB in Lippstadt

Driving at night is considerably more difficult due to the limited visibility. Adverse weather conditions, such as fog or heavy snowfall, can further impair the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of an accident. In this context, it is critical...

All you need to know about Solar Monitoring

Would you like to know more about solar energy monitoring? The products you need and its benefits? In this recorded webinar we from Kipp & Zonen and Lufft explain more about measurements of the environmental parameters that are crucial...

Products

CHM 15k Simulator for Cloud Height Simulation

The simulator has to be deployed on the top of the ceilometer covering the laser inlet. One of the five LEDs receives the laser impulse emitted by the ceilometer and, after a certain time has passed, sends an optical signal back to the ceilometer...

Projects

Smart Solar Monitoring by the best in class - Webinar

Would you like to know more about solar energy monitoring? The products you need and its benefits? In this recorded webinar we from Kipp & Zonen and Lufft explain more about measurements of the environmental parameters that are crucial...

Webinar - The new radar precipitation sensor WS100

Watch this webinar and you will learn more about the innovative technology and the application fields of the new Lufft WS100 radar precipitation sensor.Our experts Kurt Nemeth and Manuel Kreissig also explain what distinguishes it from...

Intelligent Active Road Sensor ARS31-UMB

The active road sensor ARS31 is installed flush with the road/runway surface and calculates the freezing temperature by means of active cooling and heating of the sensor surface. The freezing temperature measurement is independent of mixture. The...

PV Monitoring: Smart Solar Monitoring with Smart Weather Sensors

A PV installation should earn money. But only if all system components operate without faults, can the owner reap the maximum benefits. You can only be sure if your system works properly, if you track environmental data in comparison to...

OTT Pluvio² S

The OTT Pluvio² S weighing precipitation gauge measures the intensity and cumulative precipitation in a broad measuring range from 0 to 3,000 mm/h. The professional rain gauge is a further development of the tried-and-tested OTT Pluvio², with...

Protective housing short (car) with mounting flange

Protective housing short (car) with mounting flange - For use with MARWIS (2m measurement distance to road surface) Special features: Simple installation or removal of the sensor via retaining brackets (no tools are required) Housing height 20cm

Snow Depth Sensor SHM31

Millimeter-accurate snow levels in all weather conditions: The SHM 31 operates with a visible, easy-to-measure measuring beam. The snow depth is given up to 15 meters within seconds, millimeter-accurate and reliable. Various heating functions...

Measurement Principles

4. Preciptation Measurement Technologies for Amount /Intensity/Type of PrecipitationTipping BucketRadar-Based MeasurementDownload PDF     

Mast fixing unit for stationary road sensor

Mast fixing unit including protection tube & mounting clamp for diameters of 60 – 80 mm (2 ⅜ – 3 ¼in).

Pricelist & Online Certificate Management

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Traverse for R2S-UMB and WS family devices

Traverse for R2S-UMB and WS family devices.Two pairs of warm drive clamps with different length (enclosed in delivery) allow mounting of traverse on pole diameter between 40 - 80mm.

Rain Gauge WTB100

Tipping bucket rain gauge with bounce-free reed contact. A 10 meter cable is included in scope of delivery.

Calibration kit visibility

Calibration kit visibility for Lufft product family of visibility sensors VS2k, VS20k

Kit for magnetic bracket vertical (MARWIS-UMB)

Kit for magnetic bracket with four strong magnets for careful vertical installation of MARWIS-UMB on vans similar vehicles. Requires metal ground for attachment.

Protective housing long (trucks) with mounting flange

Protective housing long (trucks) with mounting flange - For use with MARWIS (1m measurement distance to road surface) Simple installation or removal of the sensor via retaining brackets (no tools are required)Housing height 50cm

Lufft WS200 wind sensors on a research station in the Antarctica

Base Orcadas is an Argentine scientific research station in the Antarctica. It is located on Laurie Island, one of the South Orkney Islands (Spanish: Islas Orcadas del Sur), at 4 meters (13.1 ft) above sea level and 170 meters (558 ft) from the...

Passive Road Surface Temperature Sensor WST1

The surface temperature sensor measures runway and highway-temperatures highly precise, both on asphalt and concrete. The Surface temperature sensor WST1 works in conjunction with the intelligent active road sensor ARS31Pro and any WS weather...

Spectroscopic surface sensor StaRWIS monitors FSK Bridge in Maryland

In search of a suitable sensor for monitoring the Francis Scott Bridge in Maryland, Lufft USA's partner Communication Electronics, commissioned by the Maryland Transportation Authority, came across our new StaRWIS through our website. In February...

MARWIS - Mobile Advanced Road Weather Information Sensor

The mobile road weather sensor MARWIS turns vehicles into driving weather stations by detecting several critical road and runway weather parameters. It can be installed on vehicles with a distance of 1 - 2m above the surface and delivers information...

Handheld measuring device XP201 for reference humidity - discontinued

High-precision reference measurement standard for industrial humidity calibrations. Suitable as humidity reference in climate chambers or humidity generators. Mini USB interface with software, online data collection. IMPORTANT: Hand-held measuring...

Quality Standards

Designed, developed and made in Germany: We develop and manufacture exclusively in Germany. This is the only location offering optimum framework conditions and the qualified skilled personnel which ensure that you receive firstclass...

OTT WAD 200/314 - Weighing Rain Gauge - discontinued

The OTT WAD 200/314 combines the advantages of a tipping and weighing system and is specially designed for the use in subtropical and tropical climates. The highly sensitive measuring principle of the precipitation meter meets the requirements of the...