Network Capabilities
USPLN data is delivered through WSI's 24x7x365 staffed data center in Massachusetts, with a redundant data operation center in Florida. This ensures the highest quality, uninterrupted data collection and distribution to our customers and resellers.Performance Metrics
Lightning Events Detected
Individual cloud-ground strokes and some cloud flashes in range
Detection Efficiency
> 95% within geographic coverage
Location Accuracy
< 250 meters within geographic coverage
Event Time
To the nearest millisecond
Geographic Coverage
CONUS and 300 miles beyond borders, expanding to North America
Average Delivery Time
20-30 seconds from detection to user display
Delivery Uptime
> 99.99%
Active Operational Centers
Two (MA and FL)
Hot Spare Processors
Four
Customer Support
24x7x365
Data Delivery
Primarily Internet (satellite for WSI-software customers)
Data Formats
Real-time binary data stream;
1-, 5-, 15-minute bundle ASCII format; shapefile; XML;
images and custom formats available upon request
1-, 5-, 15-minute bundle ASCII format; shapefile; XML;
images and custom formats available upon request