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sector, Weather Radars, is one example that represents a successful new area for Vaisala. "Some time ago we looked at the market for weather radar and decided that none of the existing companies were worth acquiring. So, we decided instead to develop the know-how ourselves," Husu recalls. "Our radio frequency design competency was excellent. We eventually added to it by acquiring Sigmet, a US offshoot of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This has led to even more significant developments, including a recent $7 million order from the Federal Aviation Authority for upgrades to signal processors for critical US major airport radars." Diverse product range for Growth markets Vaisala also plays an important role in countries where weather information infrastructure is not fully developed. "A big development affecting our business is the accumulation of finances in certain parts of the world and especially in countries with plentiful natural resources or industry concentration, such as China. They can now invest in weather forecasting much more than before, and this presents us with new opportunities." In Brazil, Vaisala has delivered about 500 surface weather stations to the national meteorological office INMET as part of that country's observation system modernisation. The quality of weather data related to barometric pressure, temperature, precipitation and wind behaviour has been much improved, while observation has been automated and integrated into collection systems by satellite connections. Vaisala's product range also includes systems for automated buildings, such as carbon dioxide detectors that help control inside air quality. "Another unique instrument was introduced in 2007 for monitoring road conditions," says Husu. "Previously this kind of instrument was embedded in the asphalt of a road and had to be excavated for readings to be taken. Our new laser-based device is above the road surface and makes it easier to observe water, slush, ice and snow on the road surface. The information obtained by road mas30 FOCUS
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