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We would like to quickly assess weather-related risks for flight missions

For determining the feasibility of helicopter and small aircraft operations, it is necessary to check weather risks that affect flight missions, such as low clouds and poor visibility over the planned flight route or area. However, it can be difficult to accurately grasp weather risks that affect flight missions using only weather charts or general weather forecasts.

Available solutions

Weathernews' GO or NO GO Area Decision Support Service

FOSTER-Links provides proprietary decision-support content to help you make timely and accurate operational calls.

Key Benefits

Visualizing areas of potential flight disruption

Areas with the potential to become IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) are determined based on Visibility and Ceiling criteria and displayed on a map.
It is also possible to evaluate risks based on the amount of clouds that may exist below flight altitude. Additionally, we have established over 900 live camera images showing the conditions at major mountain passes nationwide, allowing real-time confirmation of sky conditions.

Key Benefits

Visualizing weather risks along the flight route

You can easily set any desired route and view cross-sectional weather forecasts along that route to identify potential flight risks.
Based on the forecast data, alternative routes can also be selected.

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We would like to monitor aircraft flight status in real-time, even over mountainous areas as well as offshore.

Flight monitoring during flight presents challenges in mountainous areas and over oceans where radio communication is not available. Additionally, many flight tracking systems require aircraft modifications, which incurs high costs. Weathernews supports real-time flight monitoring through satellite links with the portable flight tracking system 'FOSTER-CoPilot'.

Available solutions

Weathernews’ Aircraft Tracker System

By linking a dedicated website with a proprietary flight tracking system, flight operations information can be centrally managed. This sensor uses Iridium satellite communication to track aircraft position and displays it overlaid with weather information, achieving more robust safety management. Furthermore, text chat with onboard tablets is also possible through the dedicated website.

Key Benefits

Supporting safe flight monitoring by overlaying essential aviation weather with flight data.

Radar, lightning data, METAR/TAF, and key camera feeds can be pinned on screen to support monitoring.
Each user’s screen layout can be saved and quickly loaded upon the next login.

Key Benefits

Portable Movement Management System: FOSTER-CoPilot

The portable flight tracking system 'FOSTER-CoPilot' acquires aircraft position information in real time through Iridium satellite communication.
Position information obtained from the aircraft is displayed on monitoring tools for ground flight operations managers and can be overlaid with weather information for use in operational decision-making.

Key Benefits

Consolidating all the information you need to see

By connecting an iPad to the fleet management system 'FOSTER-CoPilot,' text chat communication with ground control becomes possible through a dedicated app.

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We would like to know the best timing for aircraft evacuation during typhoon approaches.

Typhoon impacts may require moving aircraft to hangars. Since weekly forecasts are insufficient, early grasp of affected areas and duration is essential for planning.

Available solutions

Weathernews Aircraft Evacuation Support Service

Based on weather forecasts up to 96 hours ahead, we visualize time periods when aircraft may be at risk, supporting swift evacuation decision-making.

Key Benefits

Want to check typhoon impact on your airport ahead

Provides typhoon track forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies and displays projected wind impacts on designated airports up to 96 hours in advance. Enables preemptive assessment of diversion or aircraft relocation needs several days prior to typhoon arrival.

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We would like to assess risks to employee safety or operational bases during severe weather events

When typhoons, heavy rain, or snowstorms occur, ensuring employee safety and enabling swift response become critical.

Available solutions

Weathernews' BCP/BCM Support Services

To ensure business continuity and employee safety, we provide advance notification when severe weather events are forecasted.

Key Benefits

Assessing Flood and Disaster Risks at Airports and Heliports

Accurate information on future weather conditions is essential for decisions such as 'How long can flight operations continue?' and 'By when should safety measures be implemented?'
By utilizing Weathernews’ flood, inundation, and cumulative rainfall forecasts, you can pinpoint risks at each site, optimizing business uptime while ensuring employee safety.

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