2025 Agenda

As weather-related disruptions continue to challenge air traffic management, advanced weather monitoring and nowcasting technologies are becoming essential for ensuring safer and more efficient approaches. Vaisala’s innovations in these fields are transforming how air traffic controllers handle these challenges, driving more predictable operations and enhancing safety in terminal maneuvering areas (TMA).

With weather phenomena like thunderstorms, microbursts, and windshear posing significant risks to approach control, Vaisala has leveraged cutting-edge solutions to address these issues. From radar and lidar systems to the latest nowcasting technology, Vaisala’s solutions provide air traffic controllers with real-time, localized insights that enhance decision-making. This session will explore the evolution of these technologies and their impact on air traffic management.

Session Highlights:
• Weather Disruptions and Solutions: How Vaisala’s remote sensing technologies, including dual-polarization radars and lidar systems, detect critical weather phenomena like wind shear and thunderstorms.
• The Power of Nowcasting: How Vaisala’s nowcasting models deliver real-time predictions, enabling proactive decision-making to reduce delays and enhance operational outcomes.
• Integration with Air Traffic Control: How integrating Vaisala’s weather data with air traffic control systems provides predictive insights for smoother, more efficient approaches.

Key Takeaway:
Attendees will gain valuable insights into how modern weather monitoring and nowcasting solutions are transforming air traffic management, helping to create safer, more efficient flight operations. They will also learn about Vaisala’s commitment to driving innovation that will shape the future of aviation weather services.