New system for aircraft forecasts potential storm hazards over oceans
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org)—The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has developed a prototype system to help flights avoid major storms as they travel over remote ocean regions. The 8-hour forecasts of potentially dangerous atmospheric conditions are designed for pilots, air traffic controllers, and others involved in transoceanic flights.