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AN: AE31B-05 INVITED     [PDF]
TI: The Integration of Real-Time Lightning With Other Meteorological Data to Develop Intelligent Weather-Enabled Decision Support Systems
AU: * Sznaider, R
EM: ron.sznaider@meteorlogix.com
AF: Meteorlogix, 11400 Rupp Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55337
AU: Block, J
EM: jim.block@meteorlogix.com
AF: Meteorlogix, 11400 Rupp Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55337
AU: Reece, C
EM: clive.reece@meteorlogix.com
AF: Meteorlogix, 11400 Rupp Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55337
AB: Meteorlogix has successfully integrated real-time Vaisala cloud-to-ground lightning flash data along with a variety of conventional weather information data, all within a Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide an intelligent automated decision support system. The spatial analysis inherent in the GIS determines the location and intensity of the lightning activity, along with consideration of other weather parameters (i.e. Doppler radar reflectivity) and then executes a comparison against geo-referenced assets at specific points, along vectors, or within areas of coverage. This unique approach introduces the capability of simultaneously monitoring multiple locations and numerous environmental parameters, and then automatically triggering location-specific alerts when conditions warrant. The distribution of the alert notifications can then be accomplished using e-mail, telephone, or immediate transmission to other wireless devices. Static assets (i.e. electrical power substation) or mobile assets (i.e. GPS-enabled devices) can be utilized in the system. This new concept of an intelligent automated weather decision support system may be capable of assisting commercial organizations improve weather related risk management, increase safety for their employees, improve operating efficiencies, and provide enhanced customer service.
UR: http://www.meteorlogix.com/pdf/EnergyWatch.pdf
DE: 3300 METEOROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC DYNAMICS
DE: 3324 Lightning
DE: 3354 Precipitation (1854)
DE: 3394 Instruments and techniques
DE: 3399 General or miscellaneous
SC: Atmospheric and Space Electricity [AE]
MN: 2003 Fall Meeting