The FAA has selected Vaisala’s Midas IV Runway Visual Range (RVR) System for its PC-based RVR System Program.
The contract, valued at approximately $4.3 million, includes options for delivery of up to 77 systems. The RVR system provides fully automated runway visual range assessment and reporting for airports. The basic system comprises a visibility sensor, a background luminance meter and a computer that calculates the RVR values.