“At CustomWeather, we’re now delivering detection data that is more accurate, more efficient, and more cost-effective than the competition. We’re also delivering lightning data in easy-to-use GIS formats that can be combined with dozens of other weather-related products from CustomWeather such as Doppler radar. Our GIS technology is leading the weather industry in terms of global coverage and ease of use” said Geoff Flint, CEO of CustomWeather, Inc.

The lightning parameters being reported include time (accurate to 1/1000th of a second), latitude/longitude, signal polarity, multiplicity, and peak amplitude. The USPLN™ data has an accuracy of better than 100 meters and a detection efficiency greater than 95%; both of these values represent a significant step forward over existing lightning detection networks. Cloud-to-ground and cloud-to-cloud flashes and strokes are now detected with the cutting-edge USPLN™ detection system.

“WDT is very excited to partner with CustomWeather to provide USPLN™ lightning data and predictions to their growing customer base” said Michael Eilts, President and CEO of WDT.

In addition to real-time lightning strike information, archived lightning data and predictive lightning strike information for the next 60 minutes is also being made available through CustomWeather, Inc. This data is available in both map and data formats that can easily integrate into virtually any system.

About CustomWeather, Inc. CustomWeather, Inc. is a San Francisco based provider of syndicated weather content that combines the worlds of technology and weather. CustomWeather generates local weather forecasts for over 200 countries worldwide, establishing it as the industry leader for global location-based coverage at both the US and International levels. CustomWeather provides sophisticated weather products to leading companies in a variety of industries including media, energy, travel, wireless, and the web. For more information visit www.customweather.com or check the weather at www.myforecast.com.   

  

WDT’s mission is to provide scientifically credible and accurate weather and lightning data and predictions to our partners. Founded in 1999, and now recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America, WDT offers products that assist technology partners and their customers in making critical decisions based on weather. WDT boasts a staff with many PhD meteorologists and works very closely with the Oklahoma Weather Center. For more information, please visit www.wdtinc.com and www.uspln.com.

 

 

Contacts: 

Geoff Flint 

President and CEO 

415. 777 3303 

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