Not all weather – or weather radar – is created equal

The meteorological research of Dr. Edward Zipser has proven that thunderstorm threats vary dramatically depending on the different geographic regions in which they are formed, as well as the time of year. For example, mid-latitude land mass thunderstorms exhibit reflectivity profiles that are quite different from equatorial land mass storms, which are different from equatorial oceanic storms. This difference in the reflectivity requires that a weather radar adapt to its location if it is to provide accurate and consistent weather detection around the globe. 

Based on these facts about thunderstorms, MultiScan automatically adjusts its weather detection parameters based on position and season to provide optimum weather detection at all times - regardless of location. This gives flight crews the most accurate and consistent hazard information at all times and in all places. As Dr. Zipser asserts, it is very important that automatic radar be able to tell the difference between a typical land storm and a typical ocean storm. If not, "You will either be over-warning or under-warning, depending on how the radar is set."

For a look at how Geographic Weather Correlation compares to radar without this technology, see the video.