Port and Maritime Sector In today’s world, where nearly 90% of international logistics is conducted via sea routes, thousands of port operations occur daily. According to the Global Ports and Terminal Operations Research Report, the Global Ports and Terminal Operations market size was valued at USD 3808.94 million in 2023. It is expected to reach… Continue reading Port Operations Enhanced by Weather Intelligence
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How Does Turbulence Form and How to Take Precautions?
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?
Small Talks with Begüm Arslan
In this episode of Buluttan Small Talks with Begüm. Begüm shares with us today what she does as a meteorological engineer intern at Buluttan, her views on the future of Buluttan, and the things she enjoys doing. Gökmen: Today, we are here with Begüm. Welcome, Begüm. Begüm: Thank you. Gökmen: How are you? Begüm: I’m… Continue reading Small Talks with Begüm Arslan
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
On Wind Energy with Erkan Yılmaz
Who is Erkan Yılmaz? The guest of this episode of Buluttan Talks is Erkan Yılmaz, an experienced professional in the wind energy sector. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Meteorology Engineering in 2013 and completed his master’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences in 2016. During his master’s studies, he… Continue reading On Wind Energy with Erkan Yılmaz
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
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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
Small Talks with Elis Güler
In this episode of Buluttan Small Talks with Elis. Elis shares with us today what she does as a project engineer and modelling advisor at Buluttan, his views on the future of Buluttan, and the things she enjoys doing. Gökmen: Yes, today we’re with Elis. Welcome, Elis. Elis: Thank you, nice to be here. Gökmen: How are… Continue reading Small Talks with Elis Güler
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?