HailSens IoT – Next generation hail sensor

HailSens IoT is an advanced sensor for monitoring hail events in real-time. The detection of hail impacts (as opposed to other types of icy or watery precipitation) relies on kinetic impact measurement. The characteristics of each detected hailstone (kinetic energy, equivalent diameter and timestamp of the impact) are both recorded and forwarded in real-time. Software at the receiver side can proceed to immediate assessment of a hail event while it is unfolding, and, subsequently, can be programmed to issue near real-time alerts based on the incoming data.

HailSens IoT revolutionizes the technology for sensing hail: It combines sophisticated measuring technology with online access to data. Its unmatched level of detail per hailstone makes the data extremely useful to every professional looking for objective comprehensive hail data. Whether you are a meteorologist or atmospheric physicist, a (re-)insurance claims adjuster, or the operator of a utility scale solar power plant: HailSens provides objective and fast insights into the in-situ impact of hail events. The data can be used to optimize prediction models, calculate or control parametric insurance indices, tilt solar panels into upright position, etc.

HailSens360

HailSens360 is an early warning hail monitoring system combining advanced hail sensing technology with sophisticated cloud-based software, providing solar O&M teams streamlined access to localized, severe weather data insights.

HailSens360 synthesizes forecast data (18 hours ahead), nowcast data (60-90 minutes ahead with updates every 6 mins) along with meticulous post event analysis detailing the full scope of the hail event. These crucial pre and post hail event insights provide invaluable decision support in high stakes/severe hail scenarios where knowledge is power, timing is everything and data drives decisions.