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Unit 8,
Harbour Road Trading Estate,
Portishead,
Bristol,
BS20 7BL,
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Visibility Sensors

Biral is the manufacturer of the VPF and SWS Visibility and Present Weather sensors which are used worldwide.
The renowned VPF range of visibility and present weather sensors are the most accurate and durable on the market (with a proven track record of over 20 years) and are a must for many critical applications.
However, for applications not requiring such extreme levels of robustness and accuracy we have now introduced the new SWS low cost range of present weather sensors. The SWS sensors are less expensive than competitive sensors of a comparable quality. Please see all models below.

Present Weather Sensors

Biral forward scatter Present Weather Sensors measure visibility and report precipitation type and intensity. These compact sensors can identify a wide range of precipitation types including drizzle, rain, snow, hail, freezing rain and other forms of frozen precipitation. Precipitation type is reported using a combination of WMO Table 4680 and METAR codes. The range of precipitation types identified varies with sensor model.

Thunderstorm / Lightning Detectors

Biral Thunderstorm Detectors are self-contained standalone devices that detect the presence of all forms of lightning including intra-cloud, cloud to cloud and cloud to ground. Additionally our sensors can warn of the risk of overhead lightning before the first discharge.
The unique quasi-electrostatic operating principle developed by Biral ensures very high detection efficiency whilst maintaining a false alarm rate that is almost zero.

Ambient Light Sensors

Ambient light sensors measure background or ambient light levels. Biral sensors are typically used in aviation Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems and have a well defined field of view.

Mechanical Sensors

Cup & Vane wind sensors are available with different measurement ranges, accuracies and output signals to cover almost all measurement requirements. For help selecting the right sensor for your application contact our Sales Team.

Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic anemometers provide accurate and reliable wind speed and direction measurement without the need for moving parts. With no moving parts these sensors are more reliable than traditional cup and vane devices making them especially suited to challenging environments. Our heated sensors can continue to operate in even the most extreme icing conditions where cup and vane devices will freeze solid.

Displays & Wind Alarms

Displays are available for use with a number of our wind speed and direction sensors. Wind alarm units that can trigger warning devices according to both wind speed and direction are also available.

Wind Profilers

Biral provides Sodar systems for the 3-dimensional measurement of wind speed and direction in a vertical column extending hundreds of metres above the sensor. Sodar systems are used in applications such as wind energy site assessment, wind shear detection at airports, plume modelling and basic research.

Precipitation

Biral provides a wide range of instruments for the detection, measurement and study of precipitation. We offer the following classes of instrument:
Precipitation Monitors to detect the presence of precipitation
Rain Gauges for the measurement of precipitation amount
Laser Precipitation Monitors for the detection and classification of precipitation in real-time
Micro Rain Radar for the measurement of precipitation in a column up to 6km high
Precipitation Collectors for the collection of precipitation for subsequent chemical analysis

Temp, Humidity & Pressure

Biral offers a range of sensors for the measurement of standard meteorological parameters such as temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and solar radiation.

Compact Weather Stations

Compact weather stations combine a number of standard meteorological sensors including precipitation and radiation into a single, easy to use, package. These compact stations are often used in building control applications or for basic weather monitoring.
The WeatherPak is a sophisticated and configurable compact weather monitoring system in a robust enclosure. The WeatherPak is suitable for both fixed and portable applications.

Cloud Height Instruments

Ceilometers are stand-alone instruments designed to measure cloud and aerosol height profiles using a laser based LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technique. The light emitting component is a low power diode laser with the output power limited to an eye-safe level. They determine cloud base heights, penetration depths, mixing layer height and vertical visibilities. Within their operating range they reliably detect multiple cloud layers and cirrus clouds.
They are most commonly used as part of an AWOS system at airports where cloud height and vertical visibilities are essential to the safe operation of the air traffic systems.

Aerosol Optical Tweezers

Biral Manufacturers Aerosol Optical Tweezing instruments that offer the ability to study individual particles over indefinite periods. Developed in collaboration with the Bristol Aerosol Research Centre at the University of Bristol the instruments are used in research applications such as atmospheric chemistry, pharmaceutical drug development and basic aerosol research.

Service Support

All Biral products are designed to provide years of fault free service with minimal maintenance however, faults and problems do arise and that is where our Service Department comes to your assistance. We offer unlimited free technical support by telephone or email for the life of our products regardless of ownership.

About us

Leading manufacturers of high quality meteorological sensors for professional markets, Biral are a UK-based company offering an extensive range of products to various industries and sectors. Our company has a rich history in the design and manufacture of advanced weather sensors that can be used for precipitation, wind speed and direction, temperature, visibility and thunderstorm detection purposes. We as a company strive to meet the exact requirements of our customers and exceed their expectations by working closely with them to ensure they are 100% satisfied.

Some of the products we supply here at Biral include;

Visibility Sensors
Present Weather Sensors
Thunderstorm/Lightning Detectors
Ambient Light Sensors
Anemometers
Mechanical Sensors
Ultrasonic Sensors
Displays & Wind Alarms
Wind Profilers
Precipitation
Temp, Humidity & Pressure
Compact Weather Stations
Cloud Height Instruments
Aerosol Optical Tweezers

Here at Biral, we cover a wide range of applications, including but not limited to thunderstorm detection, roads and transport, general meteorology, aerosol research, aviation meteorology, wind energy, building control, offshore and marine and more. We at Biral employ a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals who take great pride in their ability to meet the needs of customers quickly and efficiently, working closely with them from start to finish to ensure their satisfaction. Contact our team today for more information.