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Advantages of the Networks
There are a number of compelling technical and business reasons the USPLN, NAPLN, and GLN are superior lightning networks:Lightning knows no borders...
The United States Precision Lightning Network (USPLN) offers the broadest continental US data coverage for customers and resellers. The North American Precision Lightning Network (NAPLN) extends the reach of the USPLN, covering Canada, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Full global lightning detection is available from the Global Lightning Network (GLN), which provides extensive coverage into Europe, South America, Australia, Asia, India and other areas. Data and services from all of our networks have the reliability, flexible pricing, and quality that our customers have come to expect from WSI.
Every second counts...
By taking advantage of TOA’s proprietary lightning detection technology and WSI’s extensive processing and distribution facility, data is delivered without delay, with diverse format and delivery options facilitating integration into existing systems and applications. For those who can't wait, real-time streaming data is available in 20-30 seconds from detection.
Complete and accurate information...
The networks provide the most comprehensive real-time data including individual cloud-to-ground strokes. Since a consolidated flash report can consist of multiple strokes, full stroke data delivers the detailed and uncompromised accuracy our customers require. In addition, our lightning sensors are designed to detect and differentiate between cloud-to-ground and cloud lightning events. Detecting both types of events provides a better overall picture of the storm activity and allows improved analysis of storm development and decay.
We do the heavy lifting...
WSI and TOA Systems operate the network infrastructure; there is no need for a hardware investment on your part. Lightning data can be provided as a stream of information to ingest into your current infrastructure, or integrated into products and services tailored to your business and market.
24 x 7 x 365 are more than just numbers to us...
Every minute of every day, you can count on WSI’s proven mission critical infrastructure and acclaimed customer support. In addition, the advantages of relying on our lightning data are demonstrated by impressive and consistent technical merits, including the location accuracy and detection efficiency metrics of all of the networks, and delivery uptime greater than 99.99%.
Flexible business approach...
We are committed to building our customer base and reseller channel, addressing specific requirements while maintaining the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. WSI is pleased to count among our clients CNN, FOX, American Airlines, Delta, and UPS, and our diverse set of value-added resellers include WDT, WeatherTAP, ImpactWeather, AllisonHouse, and Air Routing Group. Lightning data is available with the coverage area, format, and licensing arrangements to suit your needs.
USPLN/NAPLN Data Sheet