Wind measurement with Thies Ultrasonic 3D at the Neujahrsspringen of the Vierschanzentournee

Dec. 2023/­Jan. 2024: In the world of ski jumping, our ultrasonic anemometers are constantly working in the background - they are the silent helpers. These high-precision anemometers play an inconspicuous but crucial role by continuously and accurately measuring the wind conditions with their ultrasonic measuring principle. Since 2009, the wind factor calculated from these wind measurements is an official part of the scoring for the jumps. The wind measurements contribute to more fairness and safety. In a sport that is often described as a "wind lottery", our anemometers help to make the influence of the weather on the athletic success of ski jumpers calculable, so that athletic performances can be compared as objectively as possible. Of course, the jumpers also use the wind data to prepare for the jump and to help the organizers ensure the safety of all participants. And despite all the technology, it is still a risky sport, so we admire all the ski jumpers who fearlessly throw themselves down the jumps and jump incredible distances. And despite all the technology, it is still a risky sport, so we admire all the ski jumpers who fearlessly plunge down the hills and jump incredible distances.
We are proud to be able to make a small contribution to making ski jumping fairer and safer with our sensors, and we congratulate all the ski jumpers and participants on this exciting winter spectacle and look forward to the upcoming competitions.


Letʻs keep our fingers crossed for a successful and impressive continuation of the Four Hills Tournament!