FT Wind Sensors

FT Technologies manufactures the world’s toughest solid-state wind sensors, powered by proprietary Acu-Res® technology.

Tested in extreme conditions with over 30 independent certifications, and trusted by leading brands worldwide.

08/05/2026

What does it take to measure wind inside a tornado-producing supercell thunderstorm 🌪️?

The Twister Fisters, a team of atmospheric researchers based in Colorado are doing exactly that. Driving their mesonet-equipped vehicles directly into the path of severe storms, they’re capturing rare wind data to better understand how tornadoes form.

At the heart of their instrumentation: the FT752 Acu-Res® ultrasonic wind sensor.

We’re proud to be featured in the April 2026 edition of Meteorological Technology International, where MTi editor Helen Norman tells the full story of how precise, continuous wind measurement is helping push the boundaries of severe weather science.

📖 Read the full article on pages 36–38:

https://met.mydigitalpublication.com/meteorological-technology-international-april-2026/page-36

02/04/2026

The question cold-climate operators ask -- "Why do FT Wind Sensors stay ice-free using less energy"?
In cold climates, wind sensor icing is not a minor inconvenience, it is a direct cause of data loss, downtime, and revenue loss. So why do some high-powered sensors still struggle to stay ice-free, while FT wind sensors manage it with lower installed power?

Find out why from our latest article here: https://fttechnologies.com/resources/why-ft-wind-sensors-stay-ice-free-using-less-energy

04/02/2026

Mechanical vs Ultrasonic Wind Sensors: Key Considerations for Engineers

From marine navigation and industrial control systems to renewable energy and autonomous platforms, understanding how wind sensors work can make or break your project outcomes.

In our latest article, we break down the key differences between conventional mechanical anemometers and modern ultrasonic solutions, covering accuracy, reliability, maintenance, and how FT’s acoustic resonance-based approach is being used in demanding operating conditions.

Whether you’re upgrading infrastructure, optimising data accuracy, or reducing long-term maintenance costs, this is a must-read for anyone responsible for precise wind measurement.

Read the article: https://fttechnologies.com/resources/mechanical-vs-ultrasonic-wind-sensors-key-differences-acu-res

20/01/2026

Our FT602 Acu-Res ultrasonic wind sensors is featured in the What’s New & Hot segment of the Jan/Feb 2026 edition #57 of Latitudes & Attitudes magazine, a publication that celebrates and supports innovation for the sailing community.

The FT602 represents cutting-edge performance in a compact, industrial-grade package, delivering accurate wind data with FT’s proven Acu-Res® technology.

A big thank you to the Latitudes & Attitudes team for the recognition. We’re honoured to be included among the innovations shaping the future of wind sensing and marine tech.

“Now in its 28th year, Latitudes & Attitudes celebrates and supports the cruising lifestyle around the world. Continuously the number one best-selling and most read boating lifestyle magazine.”

06/01/2026

appy New Year!
As we step into 2026, we’d like to thank our partners, customers, and colleagues for the support and collaboration over the past year.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to building on existing relationships and exploring new opportunities in the months to come.

Wishing everyone a successful, healthy, and rewarding year ahead.

19/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from FT Technologies Ltd!
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to express our gratitude to our incredible team, trusted partners, and valued customers. Your support drives our mission to deliver cutting-edge sensor solutions that perform reliably, no matter the challenge.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with innovation, growth, and shared success. Here’s to reaching new heights together in 2026! ❄️

12/12/2025

For many in the meteorological community, accurate surface wind measurements during convective events remain one of the most challenging aspects of in-situ data collection.

We are excited to share a compelling case study in collaboration with Twister Fisters documenting how FT Technologies Ltd’s solid-state Acu-Res® wind sensor is enabling mobile mesonet teams to push observational boundaries in storm-chasing research.

Why this matters? Storm-chasing platforms often expose instruments to hail, debris, and intense turbulence, conditions that degrade or destroy mechanical and competitor ultrasonic wind sensors.

Not only is the FT wind sensor certified by JMA, tested to the range of a category 5 hurricane, the sensor chosen has already supported real-time measurement for the team.

For the community: This work highlights how robust measurement systems integrated into mobile mesonets can deliver granular surface data needed for validating extreme wind parameterisations in numerical models, improving nowcasts and rapid risk assessments, and enhancing our understanding of boundary-layer dynamics under convectic forcing.

To improve ground truth for extreme wind phenomena, resilient instrumentation like this represents a significant step forward.

Would love to hear how others are incorporating similar sensors into field campaigns or what challenges you’re facing with in-situ wind measurement. Learn more about this case study here: https://fttechnologies.com/case-study/extreme-wind-measurement-storm-chasing-mesonet

03/12/2025

We’re live at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans!
The energy here is incredible, and we’re excited to be part of it.

📍 Come visit us at Stand #2137
to see what we’ve been working on, connect with our team, and discover how we’re contributing to the evolving maritime industry.

20/11/2025

Come visit us at Metstrade hall 3.444 and the Yacht Racing Forum where Chris Trodden will be speaking on how to ensure you can trust your instruments.

02/11/2025

Reshare from Yacht Racing Forum:

“We are pleased to share our lineup of speakers ahead of the 15th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum.

Today, we are delighted to introduce Chris Trodden, head of Business Development at FT Technologies Ltd, professional skipper Rosalin Kuiper, and Mark Somerville, CTO and Marine Race Director at PERSICO GROUP.

Chris will present a very interesting subject that affects all sailors: to what degree can we trust our instruments when our boat is pounding through waves and heeling…

Rosalin, who skippered the IMOCA Holcim PRB during The Ocean Race Europe, will join a panel entitled “Inclusive Ergonomics and High-Performance Sailing”, and tell us if she thinks that boat design should and could be more inclusive and gender-neutral; a subject that often generates vivid debates. She will share the stage with Quentin Lucet, naval architect and partner at VPLP Design, Laura Marimon Giovannetti (Senior Researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Emily Nagel, Pro Sailor and Performance Data Analyst.

Mark Somerville will share the stage with Edward Bell and disclose some of the hidden technology beneath one of the world’s most advanced Maxi Yachts, and possibly the coolest boat launched in 2025: Magic Carpet ᵉ

For more information and to register: www.yachtracingforum.com ‘

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