Enhanced Turbulence and Icing Data
The Flight Hazard data will now be available in 1-hour timestamps (upgraded from 3-hour timestamps) for both Global and North American domains. In addition to hourly forecast data, operators will receive fresh weather data every 6 hours (compared to existing 12-hour updates), allowing for greater forecast confidence due to accelerated model updates. Perhaps the most noteworthy Flight Hazard weather enhancement is seen in the higher data resolution. The global data resolution will be increased from 55km to 27km for all three Flight Hazard models (EDR Turbulence, Icing, and Thunderstorms). Higher weather data resolution allows for greater insight and precision of flight hazard potential, improving overall flight operations for pilots.
Refactored Layers Menu
By refactoring the menu for layers within the Map tool, we are able to group layers into logical categories, making them easier to find and utilize. Additionally, the added ability to use a slider on applicable layers is an enhancement that enriches the enhanced turbulence and icing data. Finally, this refactoring creates the groundwork necessary to add new layers with less effort. Case in point: keep reading to learn more about new layers that are part of this release.
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