Meteorological conditions play an important role in air traffic safety, and highly accurate real-time weather data is essential for air traffic management. In its latest edition, Meteorological Technology International has dedicated an article to next level cloud observation, featuring Reuniwatt’s sky imager Sky InSight™. You can find the article in the September 2024 edition, pp. 105-107.
Taking the right decisions: cloud analysis for aviation safety
Infrared all-sky imagers, such as the patented the Sky InSight™ developed by Reuniwatt can provide the continuous two dimensional tracking and forecasting of the cloud cover. The use of the IR technology enables an unprecedented accuracy for day & night cloud detection, while catching additional information on the cloud ceiling and anticipating the cloud cover from any direction. The information provided can include cloud fraction and cloud classification, as well as a full panoramic view. Last but not least, using sequences of images taken every 30 seconds allows the observers and controllers to get the information of cloud towering at far distances and analyse the capacity of becoming hazardous when approaching the airport.
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About Reuniwatt (www.reuniwatt.com)
Reuniwatt is a major player of the solar radiation and cloud cover assessment and solar and wind power forecasting. Based on solid Research and Development works, the company offers reliable products and services intended for professionals of various fields, making the best out of two key facets of the meteorology: atmospheric physics and data sciences. A particular focus has been placed on solar energy forecasting, while developing cutting edge solutions to improve the short-term prediction of the solar resource.
The company has won many grants, including H2020’s SME Phase 1 programme, which makes Reuniwatt a European Champion with regard to innovation. Reuniwatt has also been selected among the national fast-growing companies to join the prestigious French Tech 120 programme in 2020 and 2021, and the French Space Tour 2021.