What is Turbulence? The term turbulence refers to the irregularity in the flow of a moving stream. This irregularity is generally caused by sudden changes in pressure in the region, but it can also be triggered by factors such as changes in wind speed and direction, surface roughness, temperature differences, and jet streams. These changes… Continue reading How Does Turbulence Form and How to Take Precautions?
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Preventing Unexpected Issues in the Aviation Industry with Weather Intelligence
The Cost of Weather-Related Flight Cancellations and Delays for Airlines For airlines, knowing the weather and making decisions accordingly is crucial. Many airlines suffer millions of dollars in losses annually due to weather-related flight cancellations and delays. According to a study, in 2022, 38.65% of delayed flights in the United States were weather-related, with a… Continue reading Preventing Unexpected Issues in the Aviation Industry with Weather Intelligence
Importance of Weather Intelligence for Business Continuity
Businesses at Risk from Weather Events From logistics to the energy sector, many businesses must incorporate weather risks into their decision-making processes. The agriculture and horticulture sectors, for example, may face risks to harvest productivity and product quality due to severe rainfall or drought. The construction and building industry, while dealing with weather events like… Continue reading Importance of Weather Intelligence for Business Continuity
Hottest March on Record
The Warmest Year on Record As in previous months, March 2024 witnessed an unprecedented global surface air temperature anomaly, surpassing historical records. Averaging 14.14°C, it exceeded the 1991-2020 baseline by 0.73°C, marking the tenth consecutive month of record-breaking warmth. The preceding twelve months also registered the highest global average temperature ever recorded. Consequently, the period… Continue reading Hottest March on Record
How Should You Evaluate the Performance of Weather Forecasts?
Weather Forecast Importance Weather forecasts serve as a helpful tool to shape our plans and activities in our everyday lives. Whether it’s organizing a barbecue party, cheering on our favorite sports team at an outdoor event, or swimming on a bright weekend morning, the forecasts help us plan our activities ahead. On the other hand,… Continue reading How Should You Evaluate the Performance of Weather Forecasts?
The Past, Present, and Future of Weather Forecasting
Why Humanity Wanted to Forecast the Weather Meteorology, or atmospheric science, takes its name from the Greek word “Meteoron,” which means events happening in the sky. Just as there is constant movement everywhere on Earth, events in the atmosphere are also in constant flux. Throughout human history, weather events have always been important, especially for… Continue reading The Past, Present, and Future of Weather Forecasting
Harnessing Data to Fuel Weather Intelligence
Journey from Data to Products In the ever-evolving realm of weather intelligence, the role of data engineering is paramount, particularly for companies like ours, serving critical sectors such as renewable energy, transportation, and beyond. Our clientele, spanning industries like wind, solar, hydro energy, delivery services, aviation, and sea ports, depend on our precise and timely… Continue reading Harnessing Data to Fuel Weather Intelligence
Aviation Industry Leverages Weather Intelligence
How Does Weather Affect the Aviation Industry? The occurrence of severe weather events like snowstorms and lightning has a profound effect on the aviation sector. These events cause flight cancellations and delays, significantly impacting the U.S. aviation system. Research indicates that the airline industry suffers a loss of $13,000 for each flight that is cancelled… Continue reading Aviation Industry Leverages Weather Intelligence
Understanding the Impact of Weather on E/Q-Commerce
The rise of technology-driven sectors, including E/Q-commerce, has transformed how we live and conduct business. However, these sectors are not immune to the impacts of weather patterns and climate change. This blog post will explore how weather and climate change affect the E/Q-Commerce sector’s stakeholders and the key considerations they need to address. Delivery Efficiency… Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Weather on E/Q-Commerce