7.3 Recent Improvements in Lightning Reporting at 45TH Weather Squadron (original) (raw)

The 45th Weather Squadron (45 WS) provides critical weather support to U.S. space programs while contending with the complex lightning activity in Florida's Lightning Alley. This paper details the significant enhancements made to 45 WS's lightning reporting processes from April 2008 to 2009, which include comprehensive stroke reporting, improved accuracy with error ellipses, continuous report availability, rectified data issues, and automated notifications to enhance safety and operational efficiency.