DTN Aviation Weather Intelligence

DTN Aviation Weather Intelligence is a weather intelligence solution designed specifically for the aviation industry. According to the vendor, it provides accurate and up-to-date weather information to help aviation professionals make informed decisions and improve safety and efficiency. The product is aimed at companies of all sizes, from small regional airlines to large international carriers. It is used by a range of professionals and industries, including airlines, airports, helicopter operators, air traffic controllers, and aviation meteorologists.

Key Features

Enhanced Flight Hazards: Users can access granular, patented forecast data for turbulence, icing, and thunderstorms. The product offers unique, aircraft type-specific turbulence and icing forecasts. Data is available in various formats and through various delivery methods to meet specific needs.

MetConsole Low-Level Windshear Alerting System (LLWAS): The system is claimed to be the most reliable windshear detection system. It offers sensor independency and a customizable user-friendly interface. It seamlessly integrates with other DTN systems and ensures continuous evaluation of data quality for accurate windshear detection.

RunwayMaster: Users can monitor and treat runways to prevent ice accumulation with highly accurate runway surface-temperature monitoring. Expert advice from meteorologists with winter maintenance-specific experience is available. Users can also access runway-specific weather models for precise forecasts and make informed treatment decisions.

AviationSentry Airline Edition: Users can customize a single interface to see critical flight information such as METARs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, and TAFs. Flight hazard data is aggregated and analyzed to predict its impact on flights. The product also offers the ability to forecast conditions up to 10 days in advance for traffic planning and use hourly outlooks for resource adjustments.

Flight Route Alerting - Airlines: Users can plan flight routes in advance and receive in-flight weather alerts on changing conditions. The product continuously monitors flight plans for aircraft-specific hazards and provides comprehensive weather information for a complete picture of the flight. It also helps users comply with FAA guidelines for Enhanced Weather Information Services (EWIS) certification.

Aircraft IceGuard: This feature provides warnings for wing hazards such as low temperatures, clear ice, hoar frost, snow, sleet, or freezing rain. Users can drill down for detailed insights on local wing temperature, air temperature, and dewpoint measurements. They can also access official airport-specific weather reports and forecasts.

MetConsole Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS): This feature gathers comprehensive weather data from field instruments and airport systems. It delivers appropriate information to all aviation users, from air traffic controllers to pilots. Users can configure and adjust the system to meet evolving needs and comply with regulations.

MetConsole Runway Condition Information System (RCIS): Users can stay informed about hazards such as low runway surface temperatures, black ice, hoar frost, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. They can record and report decisions about de-icing actions and access official airport-specific weather reports and forecasts.

MetConsole LiDAR-based Windshear Alerting System (LiWAS): This feature resolves windshear with high spatial resolution and scanning flexibility. It covers a mid-range area for aerosol presence and offers ease of deployment. The system can detect windshear events, inversions, and low-level jet streams with a cost-effective LiDAR system.