The drop in airline operations across the US and around the world has had an impact on weather reporting, particular with the input flight crews make to the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Observing System, part of the World Weather Watch program. The WMO provides part of the architecture through which 193 member countries can build weather forecasts as well as monitor atmospheric and climate conditions.
Drop in Commercial Operations Reduces Weather Data Stream
Key Takeaways:
- The significant decrease in commercial airline operations has negatively impacted global weather reporting by reducing crucial in-flight temperature and wind data collected by aircraft.
- This reduction in data density can degrade the accuracy of numerical weather prediction models, potentially leading to inaccurate forecasts like over-warnings or missed major weather events.
- The diminished data affects various weather products and briefings pilots rely on for flight planning and safety.
- Pilots are encouraged to help by collecting and reporting weather data, even when grounded, to assist in monitoring the impact on weather models.
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